What Is Napa (chinese) cabbage and How Can I Use It?

Napa (Chinese) cabbage rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 105 recipes to cook with it.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup (109g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 13Calories from Fat 1

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.2g 0%

Saturated Fat ~ -5%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 11mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 2.4g 1%

Dietary Fiber ~

Sugars ~

Protein 1.2g

Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 6%

Calcium 3% • Iron 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Where found

Napa (chinese) cabbage is usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Napa (chinese) cabbage is a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does napa (Chinese) cabbage weigh?

Amount	Weight
1 cup	109 grams

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

Alfalfa sprouts 47 Artichoke hearts 250 Artichokes 82 Asparagus 449 Bamboo shoots 144 Lima beans 129 Green beans 543 Beets 204 Broccoli, frozen 129 Cabbage 684

In Chinese:	大白菜
British (UK) term:
en français:	chou nappa
en español:	napa col

Recipes using napa (Chinese) cabbage

There are 105 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Casual Korean Mak Kimchi

Mak kimchi ferments chopped napa cabbage with daikon, garlic, carrot, anchovies, and chili flakes for a quick-style Korean kimchi. A 2-day countertop ferment that keeps for 10 days.

Flaming Orange Habanero Kimchee

This spicy dish uses the fiery flavor of habanero peppers to keep you reaching for the glass of water and hungry for more!

Kimchi (Korean Cabbage Relish)

Korean kimchi made with napa cabbage soaked in salted water, then fermented with garlic, ginger, scallions, and Korean chili pepper. Simple traditional fermented relish.

Cabbage, Carrot, & Green Pepper Kimchi

Three-vegetable kimchi: napa and green cabbage with carrots, scallions, and bell pepper fermented with a heavy garlic-red pepper-paprika paste. Big-batch Korean pickle, ferments 2-3 days at room temperature.

Asian Coleslaw

Looking for a coleslaw recipe that's different and refreshing. Why not try this Asian twist on the classic dish. With its crispy Napa cabbage, Chinese icicle radish, and a touch of sesame seeds, it's a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will make your taste buds sing.

Easy Way Kimchi

Easy kimchi skips the long fermentation: salt napa cabbage, toss with a garlicky gochugaru paste, scallions, sesame, and grated pear, then marinate just an hour. A fresh, spicy Korean side ready the same day.

Vegetarian Pot Stickers

Vegetarian pot stickers stuffed with shiitake, napa cabbage, spinach, and tofu, then pan-fried crisp on the bottom and steamed tender on top. A healthy, customizable take on classic Chinese dumplings.

Slaw with Maple-Soy Dressing

Sweet, sour and tasty maple-soy dressing makes this slaw refreshingly delicious.

Walnut Chicken/Shrimp Stir-Fry

So quick and easy to put together, and it tastes delicious with a good amount of flavorful sauce that's perfect with a bed of rice. Don't have Chinese cabbage? Use bok choy or other similar leafy greens, or even broccoli instead.

Thai Cabbage Slaw

A very tasty and refreshing salad, it's a perfect side dish with barbecued meat.

Instant Kimchi (Korean Gut Churi Kimchi)

Instant Korean kimchi (gut churi) ready in 15 minutes with no fermentation needed. Crunchy napa cabbage tossed with garlic, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, and vinegar for a fresh, fiery side.

Hainanese Chicken Rice

This dish, which originated on the island of Hainan, off the coast of Southern China, emphasizes the natural sweet flavour of an absolutely fresh chicken and served with rice that is cooked in chicken fat with garlic and then simmered in chicken stock.

Homemade Kimchee

Love Korean food since I was in the university, kimchee is definitely one of my favorites, and any time go to a Korean restaurant, kimchee is one of the side dishes I must order, no question. Finally, the first time I made my own kimchee, and it turned out as good as the ones I had at any restaurant, here the recipe is!

Chinese Chicken Cabbage Salad

This tasty chicken cabbage salad is very easy to make, and packed with flavour. Enjoy!

Favorite Napa Kimchee

Homemade napa kimchee: salted napa cabbage tossed with garlic, fresh and candied ginger, scallions, carrot and Korean red pepper flakes, then left to ferment into a tangy, spicy Korean staple. Serve as a relish or cook it into soups.

Asian Slaw with Tofu & Shiitake Mushrooms

This is a simple and easy slaw, typical Asian style. Very healthy and savory.

Easy Kimchi

If you are a big fan of kimchi and looking for an easy yet delicious kimchi recipe, this is the one. It's simple, it's easy to do at home, and you will be satisfied.

Asian Fresh Veggie Salad

Fresh vegetables, seasoned with garlic, salt, sesame oil, olive oil and a touch of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Refreshing and crunchy!

Quick Asian Risotto

Using cooked short-grain brown rice makes this super quick and tasty Asian risotto, it can be an appetizer or a simply delicious meal!

Coleslaw with Spicy Peanut Dressing

Peanut butter makes a creamy, nutty yet tasty dressing that works deliciously well with this coleslaw.

Asian Style Leftover Turkey Salad

Slightly sweet and sour. Ginger and garlic Asian dressing was super flavourful. The napa cabbage, carrots, and radishes gave the salad a nice crunch. Definitely will be making it again with my leftover turkey. I'm sure that it works great with chicken as well.

Authentic Korean Kimchi

Kimchi is so common in Korean, from breakfast to dinner, and it's not only because it tastes so good, and it goes very well with almost anything, also it is quite healthy, and it is good for you. Try this recipe to make your own fresh kimchi, you can adjust the hot and salt level, which you can't do with store-bought one!