Among the many types of cabbage, Chinese cabbage, which has a much milder taste than many of its relatives, is becoming increasingly popular. It is often steamed or used in a wok for Asian recipes. But can you eat Chinese cabbage raw?
Can you eat Chinese cabbage raw?
Chinese cabbage is very suitable for eatingraw. Because it is much more tender than other types of cabbage such as white cabbage, it tastes much milder and hardly really like cabbage. It is more reminiscent of a crunchy leaf lettuce.
Is raw Chinese cabbage he althy?
Raw Chinese cabbage isvery he althybecause it contains lots of nutrients such as potassium and secondary plant substances. Folic acid and other vitamins from the B group as well as vitamin C and vitamin E are also found in abundance in the crunchy vegetables. In addition, Chinese cabbage, which has no stalk and whose harvest in Germany lasts from July to February, contains mustard oils. These support the body's own defenses in their function and can help protect against infections.
When consumed rawall ingredients are retained
What should you pay attention to if you want to eat Chinese cabbage raw?
If you want to eat Chinese cabbage raw, we recommend that you pay attention to the following things when shopping:
- Choose a Chinese cabbage that hasas many green leaves as possible, as these have much more flavor than the white leaves.
- It is best to buy Chinese cabbage inorganic quality that is not contaminated with pesticides.
- Wash the Chinese cabbage thoroughly before eatingand clean it, removing the outer leaves if they are wilted.
How to prepare raw Chinese cabbage?
Raw Chinese cabbage is best prepared as acrisp salad. This is not only he althy, but also saves time that would otherwise be spent on cooking or steaming. It should be cut into strips as fine as possible and then mixed with a dressing of your choice. Fruity dressings go very well, for example with raspberry vinegar. Various leafy salads, but also small chopped vegetables, can go into the salad bowl as raw food. Fruit (e.g. pears or tangerines) also goes very well with Chinese cabbage.
Can it be dangerous to eat raw Chinese cabbage?
Basically, it isnot dangerous to eat raw Chinese cabbage, which is available in different varieties. You should only exercise caution with babies and small children - due to the relatively high nitrate content in Chinese cabbage, they should only eat it raw in very small quantities.
Is raw Chinese cabbage gassy?
Raw Chinese cabbage isnon-flatulent, which sets it apart from most other types of cabbage. This means that people with sensitive intestines can usually tolerate it very well. What's more - the fiber it contains makes raw Chinese cabbage ideal for stimulating digestion.
Tip
Kimchi as a delicious alternative
If you don't want to eat Chinese cabbage raw or just want to add variety to your plate, try kimchi. This is Korean-style fermented Chinese cabbage.
