Mum's Style Chicken Cabbage Braise (Serves 2)

Growing up, this dish was a staple whenever mum had a busy schedule and had little time to cook dinner. We would come back to a one pot braise with lots of chicken, cabbage and mushrooms sitting on the stove, ready whenever we wanted dinner. Years later, long after we'd moved out, we'd sometimes find ourselves craving this simple, home-style dish that could be found in no restaurant or food stall anywhere. Perhaps it was deemed too simple and unfancy, but we love it for its wholesome flavours, and the fact that re-heating it only makes the ingredients meld even better together. Over the years, we’ve tried to re-create it on our own, and we’ve found that it’s impossible to achieve the same taste when cooked in a portion for one. Turns out it needs bulk to work its magic, which also means it was never meant to be eaten alone. So find someone to share it with. Or don't. We fully endorse finishing the whole pot solo, no judgment here. A little tip: you can even cook this in a rice cooker.