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Pointed,
hispi, hearted or sweetheart cabbage as it is sometimes
known is a type of green cabbage with green leaves
and a pointed head. The leaves are more open than
those of a green cabbage and they have a softer texture
and sweeter taste. When buying pointed cabbage look
for crisp, bright looking leaves and avoid any that
are wilting, yellowing or have discoloured patches
or holes.
How To Use Pointed Cabbage
Pointed
cabbage is usually eaten cooked. It can be added
to stir-fries or served with butter and black pepper
as a side dish. It makes a tasty accompaniment to
hearty stews and casseroles as well as grilled chops
or steaks.
How To Prepare Pointed Cabbage
Remove
any damaged outer leaves and cut the cabbage in
half and then into quarters, cut off the hard core
from each quarter at an angle. Slice and wash thoroughly.
How To Cook Pointed Cabbage
Cabbage
can be steamed, boiled or stir-fried, it is easy
to overcook cabbage and spoil its texture and flavour
so just cook until tender. To steam cabbage, place
in a steamer and cook for 5 - 10 minutes until tender
but still crisp. To boil, bring a pan of water to
the boil, add the prepared cabbage and cook for
5 - 8 minutes until tender but still crisp. To stir-fry
cabbage, heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan, add the
cabbage and stir fry for 4 - 5 minutes or until
tender but still crisp.
How To Store Pointed Cabbage
Keep
refrigerated after purchase.
The
information and images for this article have come
from www.thinkvegetables.co.uk.
It provides full information on all the main vegetables
available on the UK market including nutritional information
and delicious recipes. The site is a service provided
by Mack Vegetables, one of the largest and most successful
suppliers of fresh vegetables in the UK, serving a
wide range of customers from caterers to major multiples.
You can find out more about Mack by visiting the website
at www.mwmack.co.uk
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