Clean, wash and quarter the cabbage and slice it finely from the stalk. Pour into a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1 tsp. sugar and 1 tsp. salt, sprinkle with 2-3 tbsp. vinegar and knead well with your hands. Leave to stand for about 30 minutes.
Peel and finely chop the onion. Whip the oil drop by drop under 5 tbsp vinegar. Sprinkle cabbage with caraway and onion. Pour the vinegar-oil mixture over it, mix well and let it stand for another 2 hours.
Season to taste with salt, pepper and sugar. Arrange in a bowl.