Cabbage In Your Cooking
If you are searching for a way to include a savory dish in your diet, or whether your are trying to eat healthy without burning a hole in your pocket, discovering the benefits of cabbage and the results it will produce, is the best option for you.
Although cabbage contains a healthy supply of vitamin C, many people have come to think that its only used as a stuffing or as a main ingredient in coleslaw, but the fact is that cabbage is a multi-purpose vegetable as well as a great inclusion to your diet.
One of the most interesting and exotic ways to eat cabbage is to pickle it. Pickling cabbage has a long and interesting history that ranges from Europe to Asia; in Germany, for instance, the ubiquitous sauerkraut is based in cabbage, and in Korea, the deliciously spicy kimchee is made mostly of cabbage. Pickling cabbage is a surprisingly easy art. You shred the cabbage into a jar, cover it with water and salt and let it sit in a warm place until it ferments. This is the basic method that is used across the world, and you can essentially use it as a template for your own recipe. You can throw in vinegar to give the cabbage some bite, as well as pepper, ginger, garlic or chilies.
Boiled cabbage is a great addition to soups and stews, and the process of boiling will tend to make the leaves soft and tender as well as release the sugars, creating a signature aroma. This is a great side dish to serve with more substantial fare, particularly ground beef and or rice.
Being an excellent source of dietary fiber, you’ll learn that in the past, cabbage in general have been used to treat intestinal problems. In fact, cabbage is also a good source of glutamine and is regularly used to heal inflammations.
Cabbage is often used a method to give texture and solvency to other dishes, essentially acting as a filler that will soak up the sauces and tastes around it. Consider adding cabbage to your next stirfry. Throw in the meat first and then toss in the cabbage and other vegetables to cook until they are tender. Similarly, you’ll find that cooked cabbage can make a great wrapper for various types of rolls, and that cabbage rolls are a great way to introduce some fiber into your family’s diet.
So discover a way to cook cabbage that fits you best, given it numerous reasons!
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Kathy Bea has been involved with food and cooking for over thirty years, and writes for magazines and articles on cooking. Don’t reprint this exact article. Instead, reprint a free unique content version of this same article.
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