Ingredients

serves 4 with leftovers

　　1 medium head of red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced (about 16 cups)

　　Juice of 1 lemon

　　Juice of 1 lime

　　1 1/2 teaspoons raw cane sugar (white may be substituted)

　　2 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste

　　2 small serrano chile peppers, finely chopped (seeds removed if less heat is desired)

　　1 large red onion, cut in half and sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide slices

　　1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled

　　1 tablespoon expeller-pressed vegetable oil

　　4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

　　2 bunches fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped (cup)

　　

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the cabbage with the lemon and lime juices, sugar, salt, and serrano chile. Let marinate for at least 15 and up to 30 minutes.

　　

Step 2

In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, sauté the onion and garlic in the oil for 2 to 3 minutes, until fragrant and just starting to color. Raise the heat to high, add the cabbage mixture, and toss until very hot but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add the butter and cilantro, tossing well to combine. Taste and season with salt if necessary. Serve hot.

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