Cabbage is a modest vegetable that does not boast of being the basis for many dishes around the world. Selecting and storing cabbage isn't difficult - what you want to do with this vegetable is another story.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Choosing the Cabbage
Step 1. Look for cabbages that have a bright color
There are green cabbage and red cabbage. When choosing kale, look for ones that have a shimmering, bright color, almost like a green lemon. The red ones must be a dark purple.
Step 2. Touch the outside of the cabbage and make sure it is firm to the touch
If you touch a cabbage and feel that it is soft or spongy instead of being firm and firm, it may be rotten on the inside. Take only those that are consistent to the touch.
Step 3. Check the leaves
Choose only cabbage that has few leaves hanging from the rest of the ball. If there are too many loose leaves in the center, that cabbage may have a weird texture or flavor.
You need to choose a cabbage that has crunchy rather than mushy leaves. Soft leaves are a sign that the cabbage is old or damaged
Step 4. Discard any cabbages that show signs of discoloration
Don't buy a cabbage that has badly damaged leaves or a lot of black spots or spots. These characteristics are a sign of the presence of a worm inside.
Step 5. Learn the difference between large and small cabbages
The larger ones usually have a less strong flavor than the smaller ones. If you've never eaten cabbage or are looking to please you, choose the larger ones that won't attack you with their flavor.
Also keep in mind that a cabbage harvested after a frost is sweeter than one harvested before. If you buy cabbage from a farmer, ask him if there has already been a frost in his field
Part 2 of 3: Storing the Cabbage
Step 1. Store the whole cabbage until you decide to use it
When you cut it in half, it begins to lose vitamin C.
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If you have to keep half of the cabbage, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for no more than two days.
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Step 2. Store the cabbage in the fruit drawer of the refrigerator
Keeping it cold allows you not to disperse the nutrients and to keep it crunchy. But first put it in a plastic bag. It can be stored in good condition for a maximum of two weeks.
If you bought a savoy cabbage, store it in the freezer for a week. Consume it after a week or else it will start to go bad
Step 3. Discard the outer leaves
This is especially important if some of the leaves have wilted during storage or transport. Wash the leaves and cook them as you like. Enjoy your meal!
Part 3 of 3: Ideas for Cooking Cabbage
Step 1. Try the cabbage soup
Not only is cabbage good for making soup, it is now widely used in diets as well.
Step 2. Make the stuffed cabbage
It is a traditional Polish dish that will make you say "cheers" in Polish.
Step 3. Try Halwa
Are you looking for something sweet? Then Halwa is for you. Halwa is a sweet that you can find in Central Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, India and the Balkans.
Step 4. Try the braised cabbage
Braised cabbage is not only delicious, nutritious and vegan, it is also Russian! You absolutely must try it!
Step 5. Combine pork chops and red cabbage
These two ingredients together are like salt and pepper, or like ketchup and mustard.
Step 6. Make homemade sauerkraut
Why buy pasteurized sauerkraut when you can make your own with fresh cabbage?
