Hungarian Noodles And Cabbage Recipes

Steps:

• Mix the salt and cabbage together and let stand 30 minutes. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
• Heat the butter in a deep skillet. Add the onions, cabbage, sugar and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until cabbage is browned, about 45 minutes. Add the noodles and toss to blend thoroughly.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
• Remove from skillet; drain on paper towel and crumble.
• Stir sugar and salt into bacon drippings in skillet.
• Add cabbage; stir till cabbage is coated.
• Cook (covered) over medium heat until cabbage is tender, about 10 or 15 minutes.
• Combine cabbage mixture, noodles and bacon; turn all into a 1 1/2-quart casserole.
• Cover and bake in slow oven (325°) for 45 minutes.
• Uncover; spoon sour cream over top.
• Sprinkle with paprika.
• Return to oven and bake 5 minutes more.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan; add the sugar and heat gently until the sugar browns.
• Add the onions, garlic and leeks; cook until they start to wilt.
• Stir in the cabbage; sauté, stirring frequently, until the cabbage has softened, about 20 minutes.
• Season to taste with pepper, and transfer the cabbage mixture and pan juices to a large bowl and keep warm.
• Cook the noodles according to the packet instructions, then drain. (Alternatively, using pre-cooked vacuum-packed noodles works well, and saves time).
• Quickly toss the noodles with the cabbage mixture and the poppy seeds.
• Serve immediately.
• Notes: Traditionally, this noodle and cabbage dish is served with sour cream. It's certainly delicious with the sour cream. Opt for a lower fat dish another night!

Steps:

• Mix the salt and cabbage together and let stand 30 minutes.
• Squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Heat the butter in a deep skillet, add the onions, cabbage, sugar and pepper.
• Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until cabbage is browned, about 25/30 minutes.
• Add the noodles and toss to blend thoroughly.
• Note: To reduce fat, you can use just 1 tablespoon butter and saute the cabbage for a few minutes, then finish with a little chicken stock, stirring frequently.

Steps:

• Saute bacon until crisp in large frying pan. Remove bacon; set aside. Stir sugar and salt into bacon drippings. Add cabbage, stirring until cabbage is coated with bacon drippings. Cover and cook 7 to 10 minutes. Add cooked noodles and bacon, stirring to blend. Adjust seasoning to taste. , Spoon into 2-quart baking casserole; cover tightly and bake at 325° for 45 minutes. Spread sour cream over top of casserole; sprinkle with paprika and return to oven for 5 minutes more.