Blackened Braised Cabbage

I love this dish from Dakota! They really work magic on a slice of cabbage! This braised cabbage is served on a legume puree and is topped with crispy southern furikake (sesame seeds, nori, puffed rice). I've reviews it before, but they presented it in a nice way this time and we got a table with better lighting, so I have to talk about it again! The cabbage is a light entree, but the legume puree adds more substance. I feel like the puree is the best part of the dish! It has a lovely flavor and texture! #cabbage #legumes #furikake #microgreens #beans #braised #musicvenue #livemusic

Cabbage? As an entree? It works! This jazz club's menu is very clearly chef-driven. This dish especially showcases the thoughtfulness and creativity. The menu lists legume purée, miso, and southern furikake. I think the thought behind this dish was to be somewhat of a fish-like dish. The cabbage texture pulled apart in layers like some fish would. The miso and furikake gave it those tastes I associate with seafood, without making it overtly fishy. The furikake was a really good idea and gave the dish some crunch that I appreciated. The star for me though was the legume pureé! It was a really delicious and savory addition to the dish. I actually liked the slightly grainy texture and the taste of the legumes. I wish I was able to get a better picture of this dish, but you can only do so much in a jazz club! This dish was $24. Paying that much for cabbage is a bit ridiculous, but the thoughtfulness and venue can justify its higher price. #cabbage #miso #legumes #seaweed #finedining #livemusic #microgreens #puree #veganseafood #veganisnotscary