Jul 09 2026
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Cabbage Recipe

Inspired by Akara Restaurant
Time30m
Serves4

Abunu-abunu (Ghanaian Green Sauce)

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Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

Cabbage Ingredients

Method

Sauce Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Green Sauce

    In a blender, combine green bell pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, garlic, ginger, and onion. Blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a little water to help it blend.

  2. 2

    Heat the Palm Oil

    In a saucepan over medium heat, pour in the palm oil and let it heat up until it is shimmering, but not smoking.

  3. 3

    Cook the Sauce

    Carefully pour the blended mixture into the hot palm oil. Stir well and let it cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Add salt to taste.

Cabbage Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Cabbage and Carrot

    Shred the cabbage and grate the carrot. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

  2. 5

    Season the Vegetables

    Sprinkle salt over the shredded cabbage and grated carrot. Toss to combine and let it sit for about 5 minutes to soften.

  3. 6

    Serve with Green Sauce

    Serve the seasoned cabbage and carrot on a plate and drizzle the hot Abunu-abunu green sauce over the top.

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