This German creamed cabbage recipe is the best! A simple side dish that takes less than 30 minutes to put together and yet is so versatile. Just savoy cabbage, onion, butter, flour and cream. Those who like can add a little bacon or just leave it as a vegetarian option. This delicious side dish is seasoned with a hint of nutmeg.
Rahmwirsing, as we call this dish in Germany, is a perfect accompaniment for frikadellen, meatloaf or bratwurst , and also tastes great with pas ta!
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What to serve with creamed cabbage?
The advantage of serving creamed cabbage as a side is that you do not need to make an additional sauce for your main dish.
This Rahmwirsing recipe is so versatile. The German-style creamed cabbage goes well with roasts or slow-cooked meat such as roulades, or goulash. It is also a popular side with ground meat recipes such as meatloaf or meatballs.
This cabbage dish is a great addition to your Sunday roast, as they are a simple dish that goes well with roast chicken or roast beef.
This simple creamed savoy cabbage also goes well with starchy food such as spätzle, potatoes, gnocchi or Schupfnudeln. In its simplest form, it also goes well with a simple slice of rye bread.
I usually make Rahmwirsing as a side to frikadellen and serve any leftover cabbage with spaghetti the next day.
In my opinion, the next day the warmed-up creamy cabbage tastes even better, as the flavours have time to infuse. The cabbage can be stored in the fridge, in an airtight container for up to three days.
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What does rahmwirsing mean in German?
Creamed cabbage is a delicious German side dish, where savoy cabbage is cooked and then served with a creamy sauce. In German this dish is called “Rahmwirsing” or “Wirsinggemüse. “Rahm” is another word for “cream” in German and “Wirsing” is the name for “Savoy Cabbage”. So literally translated Rahmwirsing means “Creamed Savoy Cabbage”.
Where did the name Wirsing come from?
The name Wirsing is borrowed from the same major Lombard word , verza, derives from Latin virida → la – “green vegetables” (from Latin viridis → la – ” green “). Savoy cabbage is believed to have originated from England and Holland. Savoy cabbage was introduced into Germany in the 18th century.
What is Wirsing (German Savoy cabbage)?
This creamy Wirsing (German savoy cabbage) makes for a comforting and delicious side dish. This family recipe is perfect to serve during special occasions such as Christmas or for Sunday lunches and dinners when the whole family comes together.