Middle Eastern Fried then Baked Cabbage

 

Middle Eastern Fried then Baked Cabbage

1 onion chopped
1 small head napa cabbage chopped fine
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon anise seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
dash or more of red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste

Caramelize the onions then add the spices to bloom them. Next add the cabbage and cook till completely wilted. You can add a quarter cup of water to aid in the wilting process. Cool mixture.

4 eggs beaten
4 heaping tablespoons gf flour
1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons of olive oil
asiago cheese

In a separate bowl add flour, salt, and baking powder then add beaten eggs and olive oil. Let ingredients sit for half hour. Add flour mixture to cooled cabbage and spread on parchment paper and bake in 350 F oven for 20 minutes. Last sprinkle with asiago cheese and bake for one more minute. Serve with a side of tzatziki. I made it  round. Gary said it looked like a pizza. you could make this with different spices and call it something else, either way it was delicious.