Taiwanese Cabbage
About
Taiwanese Cabbage is a very sweet variety of cabbage that is favored for many dishes originating in Taiwan. There are many different varieties of this vegetable.
Information
Other names: Li Sun Cabbage, Flathead Cabbage
Translations: Taivānas Cabbage, Taivano kopūstais, Cabbage din Taiwan, Taivanski Kupus, Đài Loan Cải bắp, Tajwański kapusta, ताइवान बंद गोभी, Taiwan repolho, Тайваньский капуста, Ταϊβάν Λάχανο, تايوانية الملفوف, 대만의 양배추, Thajský zelí, Taiwan Kubis, Taiwanese repolyo, 台湾白菜, Taiwan cabdell, Tajvanski Cabbage, Thajský kapusta, Taiwanese Cavolo, טאיואנית כרוב, Taiwanesiska Kål, Тајвански Купус, 台湾のキャベツ, Taïwanais Chou, Taiwan Kohl, Taiwanske Kål, Taiwanske Cabbage, Taiwán Repollo, Тайванський капуста, Taiwanilaiset Keräkaali, Тайвански Зеле
Physical Description
Taiwanese Cabbage is not rounded like traditional green cabbage, but has a flat top. It also weighs less than green cabbage.
Colors: Light to Dark Green
Tasting Notes
Flavors: Sweet, Mild, Watery, Fresh
Mouthfeel: Crunchy, Tender, Crispy
Food complements: Rice noodles, Mushrooms, Bacon, Pork, Garlic, Mint, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley
Wine complements: Chardonnay
Beverage complements: Orange or pineapple juice
Substitutes: Green cabbage
Selecting and Buying
Choosing: Look for Cabbage with a vivid green color and no signs of limpness or wilting. The vegetable should feel firm and fresh and have very few loose leaves.
Procuring: Taiwanese Cabbage is usually grown in Taiwan and Southeast Asia.
Preparation and Use
Recipes which use Taiwanese Cabbage include: Taiwanese Cabbage and Sausage, Sautéed Cabbage and Taiwanese Salad. The cabbage can also be fried, or stir fried.
Cleaning: Rinse the outside of the cabbage along with the inner leaves under cold running water.
Conserving and Storing
Taiwanese Cabbage should be stored in the refrigerator while wrapped in plastic or kept in a Tupperware container. In order to keep the cabbage from bruising, handle with care. Keeping it wrapped and chilled will help the cabbage to retain the vitamins they hold.
