recipe is so pared down, small changes can make it feel entirely new while still honoring the spirit of a four-ingredient staple. For a slightly richer dish, swap the water for a light vegetable or chicken broth; just be mindful of the salt level and adjust at the end.
If you grew up with a smokier version, you can tuck a single smoked ham hock or a few slices of bacon on top of the potatoes before adding the cabbage—this technically adds an ingredient, but it transforms the broth into
