How Long To Steam Cabbage. Place them side by side in a steamer, cut side down. Boil without a lid on low heat or boil.

Put your prepared, shredded cabbage in a steamer and steam for around 5 mins or until tender. How long does cabbage take to steam? For shredded cabbage, it takes about 7 to 8 minutes to cook on stove top, after which we saute or light fry the cabbage for another 2 to 3 minutes to make the perfect, delicious stove top cabbage.