1. Bring water to a simmer in the bottom of a vegetable steamer. Add the cabbage to the steamer basket, cover, and steam until it is tender, about 15 minutes. 2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan or skillet over medium heat and dd the caraway seeds. Cook until both the butter and the seeds are golden brown but not blackened, 2 minutes. 3. In a large bowl, toss the cabbage with the caraway butter and salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot or warm.