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General Discussion => The Flea Trap => Topic started by: Berry Sweet on February 06, 2018, 09:15:29 PM

Title: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Berry Sweet on February 06, 2018, 09:15:29 PM
..what exactly does this cabbage tastes like in raw form? I know some of you eat it....I believe I've had it cooked but I could mistake it for bok choy.



I want to buy it to make myself an Asian salad...is there another cabbage that can be substituted? And I don't like kimchi, so I won't be using it for that.
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Anonymous on February 06, 2018, 09:25:38 PM
napa cabbage

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bok  choy

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Both are staples in Asian cuisine..



We almost always serve them  cooked.
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Berry Sweet on February 06, 2018, 09:32:58 PM
Is Napa cabbage have a bitter taste, raw?
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Frood on February 06, 2018, 09:34:55 PM
Bok choy is grouse
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Anonymous on February 06, 2018, 09:37:24 PM
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"Is Napa cabbage have a bitter taste, raw?

It has very little taste in my opinion.
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Anonymous on February 07, 2018, 12:13:35 PM
Napa cabbage is a bit like romaine lettuce.
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Anonymous on February 07, 2018, 02:44:34 PM
Koreans use napa cabbage to make kimchi.
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Berry Sweet on February 19, 2018, 06:54:44 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"Is Napa cabbage have a bitter taste, raw?

It has very little taste in my opinion.


Ahh ok. I see it in the produce section and doesn't look appealing.  I'm gonna stick to regular and purple cabbage.



But now!....Should I make a peanut dressing? Or a vingarette....problem is I can't find a decent Asian vinagarette recipe...anyone got one?  I love the ginger but not the siracha.
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Aryan on February 19, 2018, 06:55:53 PM
Cabbage.  :yuk:
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Berry Sweet on February 19, 2018, 06:58:15 PM
Cabbage rocks! A cabbage salad with a sweet dressing...or even boiling it and drizzle with butter...yum yum!
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Anonymous on February 19, 2018, 07:07:36 PM
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"Is Napa cabbage have a bitter taste, raw?

It has very little taste in my opinion.


Ahh ok. I see it in the produce section and doesn't look appealing.  I'm gonna stick to regular and purple cabbage.



But now!....Should I make a peanut dressing? Or a vingarette....problem is I can't find a decent Asian vinagarette recipe...anyone got one?  I love the ginger but not the siracha.

I don't often make cold salads Berry.
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Bricktop on February 19, 2018, 07:10:09 PM
Quote from: "SCOUSE"Cabbage.  :yuk:


If you don't eat your greens, you don't get any pudding!!
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Berry Sweet on February 19, 2018, 10:35:58 PM
I found this dressing:



1/3 cup canola oil

1 clove garlic

4 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp lime juice

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp sesame oil



Blend all ingredients in blender.





This sounds good to me, but I may throw some fresh ginger in there as well.
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Anonymous on February 19, 2018, 10:46:04 PM
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"I found this dressing:



1/3 cup canola oil

1 clove garlic

4 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp lime juice

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp sesame oil



Blend all ingredients in blender.





This sounds good to me, but I may throw some fresh ginger in there as well.

I'll toss a leafy salad because my husband likes it, but I like veggies hot.
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Berry Sweet on February 19, 2018, 11:23:40 PM
There are other recipes that family or siracha and chilies.  I prefer more sweet vinagarette,  but tomeach their own.



I don't like crunchy noodles in my salad, maybe nuts.
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Anonymous on February 19, 2018, 11:30:50 PM
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"There are other recipes that family or siracha and chilies.  I prefer more sweet vinagarette,  but to each their own.



I don't like crunchy noodles in my salad, maybe nuts.

I had an orange peanut salad that I didn't care for.
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Berry Sweet on February 19, 2018, 11:37:04 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"There are other recipes that family or siracha and chilies.  I prefer more sweet vinagarette,  but to each their own.



I don't like crunchy noodles in my salad, maybe nuts.

I had an orange peant peanut salad that I didn't care for.


Oh I love that stuff! I wouldn't mind cabbage, lettuce, peppers with mandarins oranges and peanuts!
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Thiel on February 20, 2018, 10:28:02 PM
I was in Chengdu last week. The Chinese consue a lot of cabbage.
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Aryan on February 20, 2018, 11:53:53 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"There are other recipes that family or siracha and chilies.  I prefer more sweet vinagarette,  but to each their own.



I don't like crunchy noodles in my salad, maybe nuts.

I had an orange peanut salad that I didn't care for.


I had a peanut butter sandwich after work last night and it was amazing!  Where has peanut butter spread been all my life???  :shock:
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Anonymous on February 20, 2018, 11:57:11 PM
Quote from: "SCOUSE"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"There are other recipes that family or siracha and chilies.  I prefer more sweet vinagarette,  but to each their own.



I don't like crunchy noodles in my salad, maybe nuts.

I had an orange peanut salad that I didn't care for.


I had a peanut butter sandwich after work last night and it was amazing!  Where has peanut butter spread been all my life???  :shock:

Peanut butter is sold in Britain.
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Bricktop on February 21, 2018, 05:12:17 PM
And has been for many years. Trust me on this.
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Aryan on February 21, 2018, 05:21:07 PM
I know but I only tried it recently! That's what I meant...
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Anonymous on February 21, 2018, 10:35:32 PM
I loved peanut butter on toast and crackers as a kid. I can take it or leave it now.
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Aryan on February 21, 2018, 10:55:24 PM
On crackers?  ac_umm



Yeah that could work! I'm loving crackers and cottage cheese at the minute...
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Berry Sweet on February 23, 2018, 03:30:32 AM
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"I found this dressing:



1/3 cup canola oil

1 clove garlic

4 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp lime juice

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp sesame oil



Blend all ingredients in blender.





This sounds good to me, but I may throw some fresh ginger in there as well.


I made this dressing.  I added some fresh ginger...im gonna let it sit over night before I do some adjustments.  It needs more ginger and possibly honey...but we shall see.



It very peanuty from the sesame oil.  But got a nice taste.
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Anonymous on February 23, 2018, 10:59:11 AM
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"I found this dressing:



1/3 cup canola oil

1 clove garlic

4 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp lime juice

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp sesame oil



Blend all ingredients in blender.





This sounds good to me, but I may throw some fresh ginger in there as well.


I made this dressing.  I added some fresh ginger...im gonna let it sit over night before I do some adjustments.  It needs more ginger and possibly honey...but we shall see.



It very peanuty from the sesame oil.  But got a nice taste.

We don't eat cold salad often in the winter, but that looks good.
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Anonymous on February 24, 2018, 06:48:28 PM
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"I found this dressing:



1/3 cup canola oil

1 clove garlic

4 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp lime juice

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp sesame oil



Blend all ingredients in blender.





This sounds good to me, but I may throw some fresh ginger in there as well.


I made this dressing.  I added some fresh ginger...im gonna let it sit over night before I do some adjustments.  It needs more ginger and possibly honey...but we shall see.



It very peanuty from the sesame oil.  But got a nice taste.

I'll bet that does mix well.
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Berry Sweet on February 24, 2018, 06:53:32 PM
It mixes really well...im  nibbling it right now!
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Berry Sweet on February 24, 2018, 06:55:15 PM
I got this craving for onions lately....really bizarre.  I am marinating onions in vinegar and spices...and right now enjoying purple onion with my home made dressing...
Title: Re: Napa cabbage...
Post by: Anonymous on February 24, 2018, 07:08:44 PM
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"It mixes really well...im  nibbling it right now!

Are you using it as a dip for something or on a leafy salad?