Miso Butter Roasted Cabbage Wedges (Print View)

Golden cabbage wedges glazed with sweet miso butter, delivering umami-rich comfort in every bite.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

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

→ Miso Butter

02 - 4.25 tablespoons 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Place cabbage wedges on prepared tray, spacing them evenly with adequate room for air circulation.
03 - Combine softened butter, white miso paste, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated garlic in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and well incorporated.
04 - Using a pastry brush, generously coat all sides of cabbage wedges with miso butter mixture.
05 - Roast in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, turning wedges halfway through cooking. Continue until cabbage achieves golden brown color with tender interior and crisp, caramelized edges.
06 - Transfer roasted cabbage to serving platter. Sprinkle 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 -
  • It transforms ordinary cabbage into something deeply savory and almost meaty, proving vegetables can be the star.
  • The miso butter creates this glossy, umami-rich coating that makes your kitchen smell like a hidden Japanese-inspired supper club.
  • Takes barely an hour from start to serving, yet tastes like you spent the afternoon on it.
02 -
  • The core of the cabbage isn't something to discard, it's the spine that holds everything together, so cut through it rather than cutting around it.
  • If your miso butter looks separated or grainy, it means the butter wasn't soft enough, so next time let it sit on the counter while you prep everything else.
03 -
  • Don't rotate the cabbage more than once or you'll lose the caramelization you're building, so set a timer and trust the process.
  • The difference between good and exceptional here is brushing with the miso butter a second time halfway through roasting if you have extra mixture, which deepens the flavor layer.
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