Char Siu Charred Cabbage
A plant‑based take on classic Char Siu pork, this roasted cabbage is glazed with a sweet‑savory, glossy sauce that caramelises into a glossy, slightly charred finish. The vibrant wedges make a striking centerpiece for vegans or a hearty side for any meal.
Maker: Dan Dumbrell
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35 min estimated total time for 7 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium green cabbage
- 1/4 cup neutral oil
- to taste salt
- to taste white pepper
Char Siu Sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp molasses
- 3 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tsp Chinese five spice powder
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 clove garlic
- dash beetroot juice
Instructions
- 1In a medium bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, honey, molasses, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, Chinese five‑spice powder, melted butter, minced garlic, and a dash of beetroot juice (if using) until the Char Siu sauce is smooth.
- 2Preheat the oven to 482°F (480°F). Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage, rinse the head, pat dry, and cut it in half through the core. Slice each half into 3–4 wedges, giving 6–8 wedges total.
- 3Arrange the cabbage wedges on a baking sheet. Drizzle the exposed side of each wedge with neutral oil, then season with salt and white pepper. Flip the wedges and repeat the oil, salt, and pepper on the opposite side.
- 4Place the tray on the top rack of the oven and roast for about 10 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn a light golden brown.
- 5Remove the tray, brush each wedge with roughly one‑third of the Char Siu sauce, and return to the oven. Roast for 5 minutes.
- 6Brush a second third of the sauce over the wedges, roast another 5 minutes.
- 7Finally, brush the remaining sauce on the wedges and roast for an additional 5–10 minutes, until the glaze is caramelised and the edges are nicely charred.
- 8Transfer the wedges to a serving platter and drizzle any leftover sauce over the top. Serve immediately.
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- How long does it take to make Char Siu Charred Cabbage?
- About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Char Siu Charred Cabbage recipe make?
- This recipe makes 7 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Char Siu Charred Cabbage recipe come from?
- It was shared by Dan Dumbrell on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.