Roasted Cabbage with Miso Peanut Sauce
Roasted Cabbage with Miso Peanut Sauce – I love roasting cabbage! Crispy and charred on the outside, soft and silky on the inside, but still with a satisfying bite. Roasting brings out its natural sweetness while giving it an irresistible smoky depth. And when paired with bold Asian flavours, it truly shines.
This miso peanut sauce is rich, nutty, and packed with umami, coating each tender cabbage wedge in a deeply savoury, slightly sweet glaze. A squeeze of lime adds the perfect zing, toasted peanuts bring crunch, and a handful of fresh coriander ties everything together beautifully.
It’s a simple dish but full of flavour, perfect as a side or even as a light main. Serve it with rice, noodles, or a protein of your choice for a complete meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Deep, roasted flavour – Caramelised, crispy edges with a tender centre.
✔️ Rich & umami-packed – Miso peanut sauce takes it to the next level.
✔️ Quick & easy – Minimal ingredients, big flavour.
✔️ Versatile side or main – Serve with rice, noodles, or your favourite protein.
✔️ Naturally plant-based – A delicious option for vegetarians and vegans.
Give this roasted cabbage a try—you might just discover a new favourite way to enjoy this humble veggie!
Cabbage is super versatile, for example you can use it in soups, roast it in a gratin, stuff them with your favourite ingredients or what about Ottolenghi’s Cabbage with Ginger Cream and Numbing Oil.
Recipe below inspired by Eat with Carmen.
Roasted Cabbage with Miso Peanut Sauce
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Loading...Ingredients
- The Cabbage:
- 1 whole pointy cabbage (other cabbages work too)
- 1-2 tbsp sesame oil
- Pepper & salt
- The Peanut sauce:
- 3 tbsp peanu butter
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce (ketjap manis)
- 1 tbsp sambal oelek or shiracha sauce
- 1 tbsp honey (more if needed)
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 tsp mirin
- Squeeze of lime juice to taste
- 2-3 cm freshly grated ginger (optional)
- 1/4 cup water (more of needed)
- Toppings to serve
- Crushed toasted peanuts
- Small bunch fresh koriander leaves
- Chili flakes
- Lime wedges on the side
Instructions
The cabbage
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Halve the cabbage lengthwise and slice each hale into 3 wedges.
Place on a lined baking sheet.
Drizzle with sesame oil, season with pepper and salt and massage it all into the cabbage so that it’s coated.
Roast in the oven for 30 minutes until lightly charred on the outside and the core and leaves are softened.
The sauce
In the meantime make the sauce: add all the ingredients to a small sauce pan and bring to a simmer. Stir well to make it into a smooth sauce, add more water to get the desired consistency.
Taste and season with any of the ingredients to your liking.
To serve
Transfer the cabbage to a large serving plate, drizzle with the miso peanut sauce and sprinkle with the toppings!
