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Grilled pointed cabbage with miso butter from the barbecue

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As a chef I often see pointed cabbage underestimated. But give it fire, a good BBQ and a rich miso butter, and you have a dish that can quiet even meat lovers. The outside gets a nice char, while the inside stays soft, juicy and full of flavor.

Recipe

Grilled Pointed Cabbage with Miso Butter on the BBQ

The vegetarian showstopper. You cut a pointed cabbage into quarters, grill it until the edges are charred and then generously slather it with an umami-rich butter made from miso and garlic.

Course Main course
Kitchen Japanese
Servings 2 servings

Preparation time

Preparation time 50 min
Cooling time 10 min
Total 1 hour

Equipment

  • BBQ with lid
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Bowl for the miso butter
  • Brush or spoon
  • Aluminum foil (optional)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole pointed cabbage
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 75 g butter (soft)
  • 1.5 tbsp white miso (shiro miso)
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 small clove of garlic (finely grated)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Sesame seeds (optional)
  • Finely sliced spring onion (optional)
  • Chili flakes (optional)

Grilled Pointed Cabbage with Miso Butter on the BBQ

Step 1: Make the miso butter

Mix in a mixing bowl:

  • softened butter
  • miso
  • honey
  • soy sauce
  • garlic
  • lemon juice

Stir until smooth and creamy. Set aside for a while if you like so the flavors can meld.

💡 Tip: feel free to make this earlier in the day. The flavors only get better.

Step 2: Prepare the pointed cabbage

Cut the pointed cabbage into quarters (leave the core intact so they hold together).

Brush the outside lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3: Indirect grilling

Preheat the BBQ to 180–200°C for indirect heat.

Place the cabbage on the indirect side and close the lid.

Grill the cabbage for 20–25 minutes, until:

  • the outside is slightly browned
  • the interior begins to soften

💡 You can optionally add a light smoky flavor with smoking wood (apple or beech).

Step 4: Finish on direct heat

Move the cabbage to direct heat.

Grill briefly on both sides until:

  • nice grill marks develop
  • the outside is lightly caramelized and roasted

👉 This adds extra texture and depth.

Step 5: Finish with miso butter

Remove the cabbage from the BBQ and spread it generously with the miso butter while it's still warm.

Let the butter melt into the layers of the cabbage.

Resting & serving

Let the cabbage rest a few minutes so the flavors distribute.

Garnish optionally with:

  • sesame seeds
  • spring onion
  • chili flakes

Grilled pointed cabbage from the BBQ is a delightful vegetarian dish that impresses with its simplicity. The combination of soft, caramelizing cabbage with the umami-rich miso butter creates a surprisingly deep and full flavor profile. Perfect as a side dish or as a light main on a summer BBQ evening.

Serve the grilled pointed cabbage straight from the BBQ, finished with a generous knob of miso butter. Garnish as desired with sesame seeds, finely sliced spring onion and chili flakes for extra color and bite. Lovely with fresh bread or as a side to grilled meat or fish.