Miso Butter Roasted Cabbage Wedges (Printable Version)

Golden cabbage wedges glazed with sweet miso butter, delivering crispy edges and umami-rich flavor.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium green cabbage (about 2.6 lb), cut into 8 wedges with core intact

→ Miso Butter

02 - 4.2 oz unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons white miso paste
04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
07 - 1 garlic clove, finely grated

→ Garnish

08 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
09 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
10 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Position cabbage wedges on prepared tray with even spacing throughout.
03 - Combine softened butter, white miso paste, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated garlic in a bowl, mixing until smooth and well incorporated.
04 - Using a pastry brush, generously coat all sides of cabbage wedges with the miso butter mixture.
05 - Roast in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, turning wedges halfway through cooking, until golden brown and tender with crispy edges.
06 - Transfer roasted cabbage to serving platter and garnish with toasted sesame seeds, sliced spring onions, and freshly ground black pepper.
07 - Present hot as a side dish or light main course.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Cabbage transforms into something deeply caramelized and luxurious, nothing like the boiled stuff from childhood.
  • The miso butter does all the heavy lifting while you do almost nothing.
  • It works as a side dish or becomes dinner with a bowl of rice and a fried egg on top.
  • Leftovers taste shockingly good tucked into a sandwich or reheated in a hot skillet.
02 -
  • Do not skip turning the wedges halfway through or one side stays pale and soft while the other burns.
  • If your miso butter seems too thick to brush, warm it gently in the microwave for a few seconds until it loosens up.
  • Leaving the core attached is non-negotiable, it holds the whole wedge together and becomes tender and sweet as it roasts.
03 -
  • Brush on extra miso butter halfway through roasting for an even thicker glaze that clings to every layer.
  • Use the biggest cabbage you can find so the wedges stay sturdy and dramatic on the plate.
  • If your oven runs hot, check the cabbage a few minutes early to avoid burning the edges before the center gets tender.
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