Roast Hispi Cabbage with Gremolata (Serves 4–6)

Blanched and oven-roasted hispi cabbage cooked in duck fat until deeply caramelised, finished with a vibrant herb and lemon gremolata for freshness and balance.

INGREDIENTS

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Roast Hispi Cabbage

1 seasonal cabbage (hispi, savoy, etc.), cut in half

2 tbsp duck fat

Large pinch Maldon salt (to season after blanching)

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Gremolata - Makes approx. 450g — 30g per portion (26 portions)

200g fresh flat-leaf parsley, washed

100g tarragon leaves, picked

12 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Zest of 3 lemons, removed with a speed peeler and finely chopped

6g salt

3g finely crushed black pepper

150ml olive oil

Method

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Roast Hispi Cabbage

Preheat the oven to 210°C, placing an empty roasting tray inside to heat.

Bring 3 litres of water to the boil in a large pan and add 60g salt.

Add the cabbage, cover with a lid and blanch for 2–3 minutes.

Remove using tongs or a spatula and place straight onto a wire rack to drain for 5 minutes.

Add the duck fat to the hot roasting tray and return to the oven for 3–5 minutes until hot.

Place the cabbage into the tray cut-side down first and roast for 8 minutes.

Turn over and cook for a further 8 minutes, then remove from the oven.

Cut each half into 2–3 pieces, place into a serving dish and pour over the gremolata.

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Gremolata

Place all ingredients into a blender.

Blend to a coarse consistency and taste for seasoning.