The cabbage is a vegetable staple in Czech cuisine, one that accompanies every meal, whether as part of a salad or as a main course. In some of the dishes the cabbage is cooked and in others, it is fresh, in some dishes it is pickled, while in others it is served with sugar. The next salad includes fried cabbage and apples, giving it a slightly sour and refreshing taste.
Method of preparing the salad:
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Fry the onion in vegetable oil until softened. Add the cabbage and salt, and cover the pan with the lid. Steam over medium heat for 10 minutes.
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Remove the lid and add the apple to the pot.
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In a small bowl, mix the vinegar and the sugar, and pour over the cabbage. Sprinkle with caraway seeds, stir, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the cabbage softens, stirring occasionally. Season to taste and serve.