Shop products for Chinese Cabbage  Also indexed as: Celery Cabbage, Hakusai, Peking Cabbage, Wong
Bok
Chinese cabbage works well in stir-fry dishes that contain chicken or
tofu
A member of the brassica family, this cabbage is also known as Napa, celery cabbage,
pe-tsai, hakusai, wong bok, and Peking cabbage. It has crinkly, cream-colored leaves with pale
green tips, and a milder flavour and aroma than common cabbage. VarietiesChinese cabbage is a specific type of cabbage. Buying and storing tipsChinese cabbage can be found in the produce section of most health food stores, specialty
markets, and some supermarkets. Choose firm, tightly packed heads that have crisp,
green-tipped leaves. Refrigerate Chinese cabbage, tightly wrapped, for up to three days. AvailabilityChinese cabbage is available all year long. Preparation, uses, and tipsRemove the stem, separate the leaves, and wash well. Slice the leaves into strips about 1
to 1 ½ inches (2.54 to 3.8 cm) thick and stir-fry with carrots, red sweet
peppers, mushrooms, and tofu or chicken.
Nutritional HighlightsChinese cabbage, 1/2 cup (85g) (boiled)
Calories: 10
Protein: 1.3g
Carbohydrate: 1.5g
Total Fat: 0.1g
Fiber: 1.4g
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