Napa Cabbages Red/Green

Napa Cabbage ( 大白菜 – dàbáicài) literally translates to “big white vegetable” as opposed to the “small white vegetable” bok choy. It is thought that Napa Cabbage is a hybridization of bok choy and turnips.

Napa Cabbage has a mild, sweet flavor. It has an oblong head with tightly packed pale green to white or red and white, crinkled leaves. Napa Cabbage is often thought of as a mix of cabbage, iceberg lettuce, and celery which leads to it nickname: “Celery Cabbage”.

You can enjoy crunchy napa cabbage raw in salads, as a sandwich topping and as healthy wraps. The leafy vegetable is also a mainstay in stir-fries, soups, stews and casseroles. Napa is a great choice for pickling too.