Cozy Pan-Seared Napa Cabbage by Guytruong

Ingredients

• 1 whole napa cabbage
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp butter
• 100 ml heavy cream
• 2 slices cheese (cheddar or gruyere)
• 2 tbsp white wine
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. Cut the napa cabbage into 4 even wedges.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the cabbage wedges until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
3. Season with salt, cover with a lid slightly ajar, and steam for 5-7 minutes until tender.
4. Add the minced garlic and butter to the pan, basting the cabbage for 1 minute, then remove cabbage to a serving plate.
5. In the same pan, pour in the white wine and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits.
6. Stir in the cheese, pepper, and nutmeg, simmering for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
7. Pour the warm cheese sauce over the seared cabbage and serve immediately.