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Home » Recipes » Chou rouge aux épices

Spiced red cabbage

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Updated on 07 November 2025 by
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Spiced red cabbage
11 reviews 4.42 : Very good
Cuisine
Germany
Diet
Lactose-free Lightweight Vegan Vegetarian
Level
Easy
Calories
69 pour 100g
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
40 minutes

Having spent a few years in Germany, I discovered there that they serve this spiced red cabbage.

As a true Frenchman, I was a bit skeptical at first, but I ended up finding it delicious, thanks to the clever blend of herbs and seasonings (vinegar in particular), which makes the cabbage tender and flavorful.

The vinegar helps the cabbage retain its color while cooking, preventing it from turning blue—which happened to me on my first try!

As you’ll see, we choose bold spices (coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg, or even cardamom), since red cabbage has a fairly strong flavor that won’t be masked by these spices.

You can serve this spiced red cabbage with rice for a complete vegetarian meal, or with steamed fish, or even a nice grilled sausage, just to stay in the “German cuisine” theme!

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Ingredients for Chou rouge aux épices

  • For cooking
  • Image de olive oil
    1 tbsp of olive oil
  • For the preparation
  • Image de red cabbage
    1/2 red cabbage thinly sliced
  • For preparation
  • Image de onion
    1 onion large, thinly sliced
  • For the preparation
  • Image de coriander seeds
    1 tsp of coriander seeds ground
  • For preparation
  • Image de cardamom
    1/2 tsp of cardamom optional
  • Image de cinnamon
    1/2 tsp of cinnamon ground
  • Image de nutmeg
    1/4 tsp of nutmeg grated
  • Image de balsamic vinegar
    2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar or redcurrant, for a change
  • For the preparation
  • Image de salt and pepper
    salt and pepper freshly ground pepper

Chou rouge aux épices : instructions

  • 1
    Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the spices, and sauté for 1 minute.
  • 2
    Add the onion and cabbage and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • 3
    Add the vinegar, along with the salt and pepper, cover, and simmer over low heat for 35 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • 4
    Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  • 5
    Serve hot or cold.

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  1. User pictureZainette

    January 27, 2026

    Excellente recette pour changer du chou vert triste!

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    • Picture of ratatouilleRatatouille

      January 27, 2026

      Ah ah merci Zainette, j’avoue que pour moi le chou rouge avait aussi cette réputation tristounette de légume d’hiver, et ici le mélange d’épices et de condiments lui donne du “peps” et plein de saveur ! En tous cas je suis ravi que cette recette t’ai plu !

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  2. User pictureBrugger

    February 14, 2024

    Je l’ai fait dans un Römertopf avec 1/2 verre de vin en plus et qq clous de girofle et une pomme râpée. Vraiment un régal! Super le mélange d’épices!

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    • Picture of ratatouilleRatatouille

      January 27, 2026

      Merci ! Ah j’ai un Römertopf, mais jamais trop cuisiné dedans, il faudra que j’essaie… Et la variante vin, clou de girofle et pomme doit être pleine de parfums aussi !

      Reply
  3. User pictureLanglet

    September 24, 2023

    Excellente recette…Je me suis juste permise d’ajouter un demi verre d’eau avec un cube de bouillon de légumes..Et j’ai dégusté avec une sauce soja. Extra!!! Merci..⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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    • Picture of ratatouilleRatatouille

      January 27, 2026

      Merci pour le compliment et la suggestion de variante 😋

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Nutritional Information

For 100g:

  • Calories : 68.6 pour 100g
  • Proteins : 1.5 g
  • Lipids : 3.4 g
  • Saturated : 0.5 g
  • Carb : 9.3 g
  • Sugar : 5.0 g
  • Salt : 0.3 mg

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