Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. In a large flameproof casserole, use a slotted spoon to put half the cabbage in the bottom of the dish and season with plenty of pepper and a little salt.
Its rich umami adds depth to the flavor of simmered dishes and soups ... pepper and lower heat when soup comes to a boil. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until Chinese cabbage is tender.
In a Recession Special edition of In Season, we bring you cabbage soup, the perpetual plat du jour chez Charlie Bucket before he hit the Willy Wonka big time. This recipe comes from the always ...