BBQ Vegetarian

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 silences even meat lovers. The outside gets a beautiful char, while the inside remains soft, juicy, and full of flavor.

Recipe

Grilled Pointed Cabbage with Miso Butter from the BBQ

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

Course	Main course
Kitchen	Japanese
Servings	2 people

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 (softened)
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 chopped spring onion (optional)
Chili flakes (optional)

Grilled Pointed Cabbage with Miso Butter BBQ

1. Make the miso butter

In a mixing bowl, combine:

soft butter
miso
honey
soy sauce
garlic
lemon juice

Mix until smooth and creamy. Let it rest briefly so the flavors can develop.

💡 Tip: You can make this ahead of time—the flavor only improves.

2. Prepare the pointed cabbage

Cut the cabbage into quarters (leave the core intact so it holds together)
Lightly brush with olive oil
Season with salt and pepper

3. Indirect grilling

Preheat the BBQ to 180–200°C (indirect heat)
Place the cabbage on the indirect side and close the lid
Grill for 20–25 minutes until the outside starts to brown and the inside becomes tender.

💡 Optional: Add a mild smoky flavor using wood chips (apple or beech)

4. Finish over direct heat

Move the cabbage to direct heat
Grill briefly on both sides until nice grill marks appear and the outside is slightly caramelized.

👉 This adds extra texture and depth

5. Finish with miso butter

Remove from the BBQ
Generously brush with miso butter while still warm
Let the butter melt into the layers

6. Rest & serve

Let rest for a few minutes

Optional garnish:
sesame seeds
spring onions
chili flakes

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