What is cabbage?

What is cabbage?

Cabbage belongs to the Cruciferae family, Brassica genus. It is a biennial plant, also commonly called yellow sprouts, Chinese cabbage, head cabbage, and Chinese cabbage. It is available in all seasons. The general producing areas are Hebei, Shandong, Shaanxi, Heilongjiang and other regions.

What does cabbage look like?

The cabbage is 40 to 60 cm tall. The whole plant has white powder and is generally hairless. The leaves are large and relatively wide. The shape is generally obovate-oblong or obovate. The top is round and blunt, and the color is green and white.

How to cook cabbage

1. Cream of Cabbage Soup

Soak the cabbage in light salt water for a few minutes and then wash it clean. After chopping it, put it into a pot with hot water and boil it for a few minutes. Then take it out and add milk powder.

2. Sweet and Sour Cabbage

Blanch the cabbage, then add sugar, vinegar, salt, chili and other seasonings to the pot, and finally add the cabbage and stir-fry for a few minutes.

The efficacy and function of cabbage

Cabbage contains vitamins, dietary fiber and other substances, which can enhance the body's immunity and promote intestinal peristalsis. In addition, its calories are very low and it can be eaten by people who are losing weight.