Sunday Charred Cabbage with cracked fennel

Method

1. Gather and prep everything first: olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika and set within reach of the stove.
2. Warm a splash of olive oil in a heavy pan over medium heat, then add the yellow onion and cook until soft and fragrant, about 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Add the charred cabbage and let it sunday, undisturbed, so it takes on real color before you stir.
4. Fold in the arborio rice and season generously; give everything a minute to come together.
5. Taste and adjust, then finish with cracked black pepper right before serving.
6. Serve warm, ideally with something to soak up the sauce.