What is cabbage?

What is cabbage?

Cabbage is a vegetable we often eat. It belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family. Cabbage is also widely called cabbage, stem cabbage, and Chinese cabbage. It is produced all year round and is generally available in large quantities in May and June. Common producing areas include Hebei, Shandong and other places. It grows best in plain areas with fertile soil and water.

What does cabbage look like?

Cabbage is roughly spherical in shape and grows close to the ground. The main body is surrounded by multiple layers of green leaves with white veins on the leaves. The inner leaves are white or light yellow in color.

How to cook cabbage

1. Stir-fry

When stir-frying cabbage, you need to add chili peppers and minced garlic. First, heat the peanut oil in the pan, then add the seasonings and stir-fry until fragrant. Finally, turn on high heat and add the cabbage and stir-fry. Finally, it is ready to be served.

2. Cold salad

Cabbage needs to be blanched when it is served cold. Be careful not to blanch it for too long, otherwise it will cause the plant to become soft. Take it out as soon as it changes color slightly, and stir it with sesame paste mixed with salt.

The efficacy and function of cabbage

Cabbage is rich in various vitamins, among which it is most effective for treating scurvy. Because it contains a large amount of vitamin C, it can greatly improve the body's resistance and inhibit the increase of cholesterol.