Cabbage

Cabbage / Weißkohl

Flavor and role

A firm, crunchy leafy vegetable, refreshing raw and sweet when cooked.

Typical dishes and uses

Yakisoba, coleslaw, pozole garnish (shredded), okonomiyaki, cabbage rolls.

Substitutes

Napa cabbage 1:1 (softer), red cabbage. For pozole garnish, lettuce also works.

Storage

Wrap whole in plastic wrap and refrigerate 2-4 weeks. Cutting out the core and filling it with damp paper towel makes it last longer.

Main countries

China · Germany · Russia

Used in this book

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Updated 2026-10-10