Jamaican Steamed Cabbage and Carrots
Soft cabbage and carrot cooked with thyme, garlic and a little scotch bonnet. A simple, tasty side.
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.84 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a wide pan with a lid. Cook the onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
3 min - 2
Add the cabbage, carrots, thyme, spring onions and whole scotch bonnet.
- 3
Add the water, pepper and salt. Cover and steam over a medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring once.
8 min - 4
Take off the lid and cook for 2 minutes more to dry off. The cabbage should be tender but still a little bright.
- 5
Remove the scotch bonnet and thyme stalks before serving.
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