Steak and Braised Cabbage Soup with Valdeón Fritters | culture: the word on cheese

Ingredients

• 2 pounds red cabbage (core removed and leaves shredded)
• 4 cups vegetable oil Kosher salt (to taste)
• 2 yellow onions (thinly sliced)
• 1 Granny Smith apple (peeled, core removed, and chopped)
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt (plus more for seasoning)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (plus more for seasoning)
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 6 cups chicken stock Watercress (for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 12 ounces rib-eye steak (fat removed)
• 6 ounces Valdeón (rind removed)
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs 2 eggs (beaten)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour