cabbage - 1 (Janey King variety, leaves separated and set aside)
butter - watch the video to see (for pot and emulsion)
chestnuts - watch the video to see (for smoking)
hay - watch the video to see (for smoking chestnuts)
thyme - watch the video to see (for smoking chestnuts)
miso - watch the video to see (for butter emulsion)
lemon - watch the video to see (for butter emulsion)
salt - to taste
pepper - to taste
pickled walnuts - watch the video to see (Cho variety preferred)
black garlic puree - watch the video to see
herb oil - watch the video to see
Instructions
Prepare Cabbage: Separate the leaves of the Janey King cabbage and set aside. Cut the cabbage in half.
Comfy Cabbage: Fill a pot with butter and heat until melted. Pour the melted butter over the cabbage in a baking dish until about half full. Cover and cook in the oven at a low temperature for an hour and a half.
Smoke Chestnuts: Smoke chestnuts with hay and thyme, then cover.
Sear Cabbage: Once the cabbage is cooked, sear them until nicely caramelized.
Fry Cabbage Leaves: Fry the separated cabbage leaves until crispy and still green.
Prepare Miso Butter Emulsion: Combine miso and lemon into butter to create an emulsion.
Assemble the Dish: Separate the cooked cabbage, season with salt and pepper between the layers, and add some pickled walnuts. On a plate, start with a black garlic puree, cover with miso butter emulsion, add herb oil, place the crispy cabbage leaves, and finish off with smoked chestnuts.