What is baby cabbage?

What is baby cabbage?

Baby cabbage is a very small cabbage belonging to the genus Brassica in the cruciferous family. It is also called miniature cabbage by many people in life. Through greenhouse cultivation technology, this vegetable can be seen all year round. The best time to go on the market is May and June. It is distributed in various parts of my country, and the main producing areas are Hebei, Shandong and other places.

What does baby cabbage look like?

The color of baby cabbage is green-yellow, the stem of the leaves is milky white, the plant body is about 15 centimeters, and is mainly formed by the leaves. Except for the size, the other parts are not much different from Chinese cabbage.

How to make baby cabbage

1. Stir-fry

Stir-frying baby cabbage is a very common cooking method. Pour a lot of oil into the pan, heat the oil, add garlic cloves, stir-fry until fragrant, then add the baby cabbage and stir-fry over low heat for a few minutes before serving.

2. Cold salad

There is no need to blanch the baby cabbage for cold dishes. You can directly cut it into small pieces, then add some soy sauce, vinegar, salt and other seasonings and stir it. It will taste sweet and fresh.

The efficacy and function of baby cabbage

Compared with other vegetables, baby cabbage contains more vitamins and selenium, which can replenish the water and trace elements needed by the human body. If consumed regularly, it can play a role in clearing away heat and detoxifying.