Cabbage is a vegetable that is most easily accessible during the winter months and is very rich in fiber and vitamins. You can consume it cold or hot when cooked without meat, along with plenty of vegetables. It will also help you in your diet with its edema-increasing feature. Enjoy your meal!
Separate the cabbage leaves, rinse them with plenty of water, drain and chop finely.
Peel the onions and chop them into cubes. Peel the garlic and chop it finely. Peel the carrots and rub them through the large grater.
Wash the peppers, cut them in half, clean the seeds and chop them thinly.
First, heat the oil in a deep pot. (If you are going to consume it cold, use only olive oil / oil) Fry the chopped onions until they become transparent and add the grated carrots.
When the carrots are lightly roasted and take color, add the peppers and cabbage. Saute all the vegetables together for 1-2 minutes. Add the spices and salt and pour enough hot water to cover it by 2 fingers.
Finally, add 1 cup of washed broken rice to your meal. Close the lid, place on low heat and cook until all the vegetables are soft.
You can serve your cooked meal hot or warm after letting it rest for 10-15 minutes.
If you are going to serve it with cold olive oil, you can keep it in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours, sprinkle finely chopped parsley on it and serve it with lemon. Enjoy your meal!
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White Cabbage:
White cabbage is a low-calorie, fiber-rich vegetable abundant in Vitamins C and K. It supports digestive health and offers potential anti-cancer properties due to its sulforaphane content. It also boosts the immune system. It pairs well with ingredients like ground meat, carrots, and onions, making it a delicious choice for soups, stuffed dishes, or salads.
Dry Onion:
Dry onion is a kitchen staple and a powerful antioxidant source. Its quercetin content helps protect the body against free radicals, reduces inflammation, and may support heart health. Rich in Vitamins C and B6, and manganese, it strengthens the immune system. Its prebiotic fibers contribute to digestive health. It is widely used in dishes ranging from meat dishes to vegetable sautés, pilafs, and soups. It pairs perfectly with garlic, tomatoes, peppers, and red meat.
Carrot:
Carrots are renowned for their rich beta-carotene, which the body converts into Vitamin A, crucial for eye health (especially night vision) and skin regeneration. Their high fiber content aids digestion and promotes satiety. Potent antioxidants also protect cells. To maximize the absorption of their beneficial compounds, carrots are best consumed with healthy fats like olive oil. Versatile in both sweet and savory dishes, they pair wonderfully with fruits like apple, orange, and ginger, or in meat dishes.
Garlic:
Garlic, thanks to its allicin compound, offers strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It can boost the immune system, increasing resistance against illnesses. Furthermore, it contributes to cardiovascular health by helping regulate blood pressure and balance cholesterol levels. Widely used in traditional medicine, garlic is also known for its digestive support effects. An indispensable ingredient in meat dishes, vegetable sautés, and Mediterranean cuisine, it pairs wonderfully with herbs like rosemary and thyme.
Red Capia Pepper:
Red bell pepper is a powerful antioxidant and an excellent source of Vitamin C, far exceeding oranges. It supports skin health by contributing to collagen production and contains beneficial lutein and zeaxanthin for eye health. Its high fiber content aids digestion, while also boosting the immune system. This versatile vegetable pairs wonderfully with olive oil, garlic, onion, tomato, chicken, and cheese, whether roasted or consumed raw.
Green Pointed Pepper:
Green Pointed Pepper: A powerhouse of Vitamin C, it boosts immunity and acts as a potent antioxidant. Its capsaicin content helps accelerate metabolism. The fibrous structure aids the digestive system. Rich in Vitamins K and A, and folate. It pairs exceptionally well with olive oil, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Offers a unique flavor layer in meat dishes, salads, and meze recipes.
Broken Rice:
Broken rice consists of rice grains broken during processing. Its small size allows faster cooking and easier digestion, which accelerates nutrient absorption and provides quick energy. It's often preferred for baby food and those with digestive sensitivities. It's gluten-free. It pairs well with creamy dishes like soups, porridges, rice pudding, and spicy meat/vegetable dishes in Asian cuisine.
Liquid Oil:
Liquid oils (sunflower, olive, etc.) are essential kitchen ingredients that add flavor to dishes and contain healthy unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. Ideal for frying, salad dressings, baking, and sautéing. They pair perfectly with vegetables, meats, legumes, and grains. They offer easy cooking.
Butter:
Butter is a rich, flavorful fat derived from milk. It contains fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K2, along with healthy fatty acids, serving as an energy source. It's easily digestible. Butter enhances the taste of meals and rice dishes, is spread on bread, or used in sauces. It's indispensable for breakfast tables and various recipes.
Chili Pepper:
Red Pepper Flakes, beyond adding a unique heat to dishes, can help boost metabolism due to the capsaicin it contains. It also supports the body with its antioxidant properties and can benefit digestion. It pairs wonderfully with garlic, tomato, olive oil, and various meat dishes; it also adds depth to pasta and soups.
Cumin:
Cumin is a powerful spice that supports digestion, reduces bloating, and stimulates digestive enzymes. Rich in iron, it possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It pairs excellently with legumes (lentils, chickpeas), red and white meats, vegetables, and yogurt-based sauces. Combined with coriander, turmeric, and chili, it creates deep flavors in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Salt:
Salt is an essential mineral that adds unique flavor to dishes and serves as a natural preservative. It provides vital electrolyte balance for the body's water regulation, nerve, and muscle functions. It pairs perfectly with spices, herbs, and oils, enriching the taste of every meal. An indispensable part of every table.
Black Pepper:
Black pepper, a kitchen staple, offers not just flavor but also significant health benefits. Thanks to piperine, its active compound, it boasts powerful antioxidant properties, helping to combat free radicals. It can stimulate the digestive system, enhancing nutrient absorption and notably increasing the bioavailability of curcumin found in turmeric. Additionally, it's effective in reducing gas and bloating. It also has a mild metabolism-boosting effect. With a wide range of uses from red meats to poultry, vegetable dishes to soups, it pairs excellently. It harmonizes perfectly with spices like cumin and coriander, as well as ingredients like lemon and garlic, adding depth to dishes.
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