Fried Cabbage and Noodles (Haluski)

Fried cabbage with pasta Polish haluski.

Fried Cabbage and Noodles (Haluski)

Let's make an easy and delightful recipe for fried cabbage with noodles and crisp bacon, called haluski! This Czech version is wonderfully fragrant with caraway seeds and has a perfect sweet and sour taste.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Czech

Keyword Pasta recipes, Vegetable Recipes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 402kcal

Author Petra Kupská

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh cabbage green or white
4 ounces smoked bacon whole or sliced
2 Tablespoons lard (or butter / sunflower oil)
1 medium onion peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons salt
9 ounces bow tie pasta (or wide egg noodles)

To finish:

4 Tablespoons Parmesan shredded
2 Tablespoons parsley leaves chopped

Cups - Metric

Instructions

Remove the outer wilted leaves from 2 pounds fresh cabbage, halve it and remove the tough stem. Cut the cabbage into small pieces.
Put the cabbage in a large colander and scald it with about two quarts of boiling water.
Heat 2 Tablespoons lard in a large frying pan over medium-high and throw in 1 medium onion, finely chopped. Let it turn lightly golden, don't forget to stir! Add 1 teaspoon caraway seeds to the caramelized onion and leave them to infuse for half a minute. Then add 4 ounces smoked bacon, roughly sliced, and fry briefly until crispy.
Add the scalded cabbage, season with 2 teaspoons salt, and stir. Fry for about five minutes; keep stirring. Pour half a ladle of water over the cabbage, and turn the heat down to a minimum. Cover the pot and let it sauté slowly for 30 minutes. Stir from time to time.
Meanwhile, cook 9 ounces bow tie pasta in a large pot of water according to the package directions. Drain and rinse the pasta to stop the cooking process.
Season the sautéed cabbage with 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar and 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar, and add salt to taste. Finally, stir in the cooked noodles, increase the heat and fry everything while stirring for about five minutes.
Serve the fried cabbage with noodles warm as a dinner. Sprinkle the dish on the plate with 2 Tablespoons parsley leaves and 4 Tablespoons Parmesan or other cheese of your choice.

Notes

The basic recipe makes about 4 portions.
STORAGE: Wait for the Haluski to cool completely and store it in an airtight container in the fridge, where the cabbage will keep for up to five days.
Scalding the cabbage removes pungent substances that some may find unpleasant. It also makes the cabbage tender and ensures it cooks more quickly.
I like this dish best on the second day. I melt some butter in a frying pan over medium heat and reheat the food in it. This step adds another dimension of flavor, and I guarantee even die-hard vegetable haters will love it!

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