Chinese cabbage: health benefits, preserving nutritional value
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Chinese cabbage is a fast growing cabbage native to China. Chinese cabbage is closed and oval-shaped. The leaves are usually yellow-green in color and usually have broad veins. This type of cabbage owes its name to the fact that it originally comes from China, but in 2020 it is also grown in Dutch greenhouses. Chinese cabbage is not only considered a tasty, but also a healthy vegetable. It contains hardly any fat and calories. Chinese cabbage is also rich in vitamin C. The cabbage is easily digestible and fits perfectly in a low-calorie diet. When buying, make sure that the leaves do not have unsightly brown spots and are firm. An advantage of Chinese cabbage is that it hardly smells and can be combined with almost everything. If some of the large cabbage remains during cooking, that is not a problem, because Chinese cabbage is insensitive. Packed in cling film, it can be kept for several days in the vegetable compartment of your fridge.
What is Chinese cabbage?
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Finial family The so-called Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa var. Pekinensis) is a plant belonging to the finial family, just like cauliflower, kale, broccoli, kohlrabi, bok choy, radish, Brussels sprouts, watercress and white cabbage
Nutritional value of Chinese cabbage
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Vitamin C Like all types of cabbage, Chinese cabbage contains large amounts of vitamin C. There is 26 mg of vitamin C in 100 grams of Chinese cabbage. Vitamin C activates the immune system and protects against diseases and colds
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Health Benefits of Chinese Cabbage
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Lose weight
Preparation tips
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The preparation of this type of cabbage does not take much time. If there are withered leaves, they are removed. You can wash the Chinese cabbage in a colander. You can chop it after draining. The Chinese cabbage can be eaten raw and tastes best with a salad dressing. It can also be cut into strips and roasted, stir-fried or stewed. You can also steam or boil. It is also suitable as a side dish for stews, fish, baked meat, soups or stews.