Since Chinese cabbage does not have a solid stalk, it is one of the vegetables that does not require much preparation for cooking. However, a little “cleaning work” is also necessary with this type of cabbage. We show you how to clean Chinese cabbage quickly and easily.
Does Chinese cabbage need to be cleaned?
Before eating raw or further processing in warm dishes and also before freezing, Chinese cabbagemust be cleaned and washed This removes leftover garden soil as well as damaged and inedible areas or residues of pesticides.
How do you clean Chinese cabbage?
The best way to clean fresh Chinese cabbage or goods stored in the cellar is to use our step-by-step instructions:
- The thickCut off the end generously
- Remove theouter leaves (this is where most dirt sticks, the inside of Chinese cabbage is clean due to its dense growth)
- The head of cabbageCut lengthways
- Rinse both pieces under running waterrinse to remove residues of dirt and pesticides
Then, depending on the recipe, the Chinese cabbage can be cut into strips (e.g. for kimchi) or pieces (for blanching in s alt water in preparation for freezing).
What utensils do I need to clean Chinese cabbage?
All you need to clean Chinese cabbage is akitchen boardmade of wood or plastic and a sharpvegetable knife. If you want, you can use a sieve to rinse the vegetables - if you don't have one at hand, you can simply hold the halved Chinese cabbage under running water.
Is Chinese cabbage peeled?
The crunchy and frost-tolerant Chinese cabbage is, as it consists exclusively of individual leaves,not peeledLike all fruits and vegetables without peel, it just needs to be washed thoroughly. This is the only way to get truly hygienic food without harmful residues or impurities. Instead of peeling Chinese cabbage, the outer leaves, which can be dirty or wilted, are removed.
What do I have to consider when cleaning Chinese cabbage?
We recommend washing the head of cabbage cut in half especiallythoroughlyif it is to be eaten raw.
Although Chinese cabbage has a very long shelf life compared to white cabbage and many other types of cabbage do not have a really solid stem, but thestem baseat the bottom should beremoved. The leaf veins, on the other hand, can be cooked without hesitation and become soft enough even when the vegetables are gently steamed. If you find wilted leaves on the Chinese cabbage, they should always be removed, as should any mushy spots.
How long does it take to clean Chinese cabbage?
The individual steps to clean Chinese cabbage don't take more thana few minutes.
Tip
Quarter large cabbages instead of halving them
If Chinese cabbage is cut into strips after cleaning and washing, these can become too long for larger heads of cabbage to be eaten well. In this case, we recommend cutting the Chinese cabbage into quarters for washing. If you fan them out a little when rinsing, even the smallest dirt can be easily removed.
