World Flavors Cookbook

Sutināti Kāposti (Stewed Sauerkraut)

Name: Sutināti Kāposti (Stewed Sauerkraut)
Cook time: 120 min
Cuisine: Latvia
Ingredients: 1kg sauerkraut 2 onions, chopped 2 carrots, grated 100g butter or oil 1 tbsp sugar 1/2 cup water or light beer Caraway seeds

Slow-cooked sauerkraut with onions, carrots, and often a touch of sweetness from sugar or beer.

Cuisine: Latvia

Ingredients

1kg sauerkraut 2 onions, chopped 2 carrots, grated 100g butter or oil 1 tbsp sugar 1/2 cup water or light beer Caraway seeds

Instructions

1. If the sauerkraut is too sour, rinse it lightly in cold water. 2. In a large heavy-bottomed pot, sauté onions and carrots in butter. 3. Add the sauerkraut, sugar, caraway seeds, and water/beer. 4. Cover and simmer on very low heat for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. 5. The sauerkraut should become dark golden and very tender. 6. Serve as a side dish to roast pork, sausages, or blood sausage.