Cabbage

Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin C. It is also a very good source of fiber, manganese, folate, vitamin B6, potassium, and omega-3 fatty acids. Cabbage is also a good source of thiamin (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin A, and protein. 

Cabbage leaves are a great way to inspire leftovers. Spoon some leftovers such as rice salad or a vegetable mixture onto the center of a cabbage leaf and roll into a neat little package. Bake in medium heat oven until hot. Enjoy your easy and healthy version of stuffed cabbage, a traditional eastern European dish. 

Braise red cabbage with a chopped apple and red wine. This is a child-friendly dish, since the alcohol (but not the flavor or the flavonoids) will evaporate. 

Combine shredded red and white cabbage with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and seasonings such as turmeric, cumin, coriander and black pepper to make coleslaw with an Indian twist.

Sauté cabbage and onions and serve over cooked buckwheat for a hardy side dish. 

Use shredded raw cabbage as a garnish for sandwiches. 

Kim Chee

Yields 1 quart.

1 lb. Chinese (celery or Nappa) cabbage

1 large carrot

1/4 LB white Oriental (Daikon) radishes

2 scallions, thinly sliced

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/2 cup water

2 Tbs honey

3 Tbs cider vinegar

1 tsp fresh ginger, minced

4 cloves garlic

2 to 4 hot red peppers, dried, 2 inches long, split

1. Slice the cabbage lengthwise into quarters.  Remove the tough core and then slice the quarters into 1 to 2 inch-long pieces.

2.Slice the carrot and radishes lengthwise and then into 2 inch-long sections.  Slice the sections into very thin strips.

3. Toss cabbage, carrot and radishes with the scallions, soy sauce and water.  Cover loosely and let stand overnight.

4.Drain liquid from the vegetables into a bowl.  Add honey and vinegar to the liquid and stir well until honey is dissolved.

5.Add ginger, garlic and peppers to the vegetables and pack them into sterilized jars.  Pour liquid into the jars.  If more liquid is needed to cover vegetables, add water.

6. Cover loosely with a lid and let sit at room temperature for 3 to 5 days to ferment.  The liquid will bubble and the flavor will become sour.

7.Refrigerate the Kim Chee for 3 to 4 days.  The cabbage will become translucent and will then be ready to serve.