Ein New Kochbuch. Marx Rumpolt. 1581,
Transcribed by Dr. Thomas Gloning; Translated by Gwen Catrin von Berlin.
33. Nimß ein rot Häuptkraut/ schneidts fein klein/ vnd quells
ein wenig in warmen Wasser/ kuels darnach geschwindt auß/ machs
mit Essig vnd Oel ab/ vnd wenn es ein weil im Essig ligt/ so wirt
es schöen rot.
33. Take a red head lettuce (red cabbage)/
cut it nicely small/ and poach it a little in warm water/ then cool
it quickly/ season it with vinegar and oil/and when it soaks a while
in the vinegar/ it gets nicely red.
Red Cabbage
Apple Cider Vinegar
Olive Oil
Clean and shred cabbage. Poach lightly in boiling
water. Put into refrigerator and stir occasionally until cool. Dress with
Vinegar and Oil.