The calcium and vitamin C content in Chinese cabbage is higher than that in pears and apples, and it also contains riboflavin. Its content of trace elements—such as zinc—is not only rare among vegetables, but is even higher than that in meat and eggs. Soup made from the head of Chinese cabbage can relieve heartburn; applying Chinese cabbage externally can treat burns; and braised Chinese cabbage with dried shrimp aids digestion and promotes qi circulation, and has a certain effect on kidney deficiency and impotence.
The nutritional components of Chinese cabbage: per 100 grams of edible Chinese cabbage, it contains 1.1g of protein, 0.3g of fat, 10g of carbohydrates, 61mg of calcium, 0.5mg of iron, 0.01mg of carotene, 0.4g of crude fiber, 0.6mg of folic acid, 0.36mg of vitamin E, 0.02mg of vitamin B1, 0.04mg of vitamin B2, and also contains various trace elements such as silicon, manganese, molybdenum, boron, copper, nickel, and cobalt.
11 Ways to Eat Chinese Cabbage to Prevent Minor Illnesses
1. Soup made from the head of Chinese cabbage can relieve heartburn
Cut the head of a Chinese cabbage (other leafy vegetables can also be used), wash it, and boil it. Add a little salt and two drops of sesame oil. Eat the vegetables and drink the soup to relieve heartburn.
Potato and Cabbage Soup
2. Applying Chinese cabbage externally can treat burns
Mash the Chinese cabbage and apply it to the affected area. The effect on treating burns is very good.
3. Eating Chinese cabbage can treat chronic pharyngitis
Patients with chronic pharyngitis should eat more Chinese cabbage, and this pain can be slowly relieved.
4. Braised Chinese Cabbage with Dried Shrimp
Ingredients: 20g dried shrimp, 500g Chinese cabbage heart, 30g winter bamboo shoots, 2 soaked dried mushrooms, a little scallion, 3g salt, 3g sugar, 30g lard, 60g broth, 3g sesame oil, a little MSG and cooking wine, appropriate amount of vegetable oil.
Method:
(1) Wash the cabbage, cut it into long sections, slice the winter bamboo shoots, and cut the mushrooms in half.
(2) Heat the vegetable oil until it is 60% hot, add the cabbage and stir-fry briefly, then remove and drain the oil.
(3) Heat the lard until hot, stir-fry with scallion to season the wok, add the winter bamboo shoots and mushrooms and stir-fry. Then add the broth, salt, sugar, cooking wine, and dried shrimp. After the cabbage is cooked, add MSG, drizzle with sesame oil, and serve.
Effect: Aids digestion and promotes qi circulation, has a certain effect on kidney deficiency and impotence.
Cabbage Braised with Dried Shrimp
5. Vinegar-Sautéed Cabbage
Ingredients: 500g Chinese cabbage heart, 15g dried shrimp, 25g soy sauce, 20g vinegar, 2g MSG, 6g sesame oil, 30g vegetable oil, 9g starch, a little chopped scallion and ginger.
Method:
(1) Slice the cabbage heart (without the leaves), and soak the dried shrimp in warm water.
(2) Heat the vegetable oil, stir-fry with chopped scallion and ginger, add the cabbage and stir-fry. Then add the shrimp (with its soaking liquid) and soy sauce and stir-fry quickly. Add vinegar, thicken with starch, add MSG, toss a few times, drizzle with sesame oil, and serve.
Effect: Aids digestion, regulates the five organs, and improves immunity.
Vinegar-Sautéed Cabbage
6. Braised Chinese Cabbage with Chestnuts
Ingredients: 120g chestnuts, 500g cabbage, 15g each of scallion and ginger, 500g vegetable oil, 50g lard, 6g soy sauce, 5g salt, 20g broth.
Method:
(1) Cut the cabbage into long sections. Cut a cross on each chestnut, cook them in a pot until tender, peel off the outer skin, and cut each in half.
(2) Heat the vegetable oil until it is 60% hot, briefly fry the cabbage, remove and drain the oil.
(3) Heat the lard in a wok, stir-fry with scallion and ginger to season, add the cabbage, broth, soy sauce, salt, and chestnuts. Cook until the cabbage is tender and serve.
Effect: Can nourish yin and tonify the kidney, and improve kidney function.
Braised Cabbage with Chestnuts
7. Chinese Cabbage and Dried Shrimp Soup
Ingredients: 250g Chinese cabbage heart, 30g dried shrimp, 500g broth, 6g ham, 2 soaked dried mushrooms, 3g salt, 2g MSG, 6g chicken oil.
Method:
(1) Cut the cabbage heart into long strips, blanch briefly in boiling water, and drain. Soak the dried shrimp in warm water for a moment. Cut the ham into long strips. Wash the mushrooms, squeeze out excess water, and cut in half.
(2) Add the broth, ham, mushrooms, dried shrimp, cabbage strips, and salt to a soup pot and bring to a boil. Skim off the foam. When the cabbage is tender, add MSG and drizzle with chicken oil before serving.
Effect: Has the effect of detoxifying and beautifying the skin, and preventing colds.
8. Braised Pork Intestine and Cabbage
Ingredients: 180g cooked pork intestine, 180g Chinese cabbage heart, 18g each of scallion, ginger, and garlic, 4g salt, 2g MSG, 6g cooking wine, 6g sugar, 9g chicken oil, 180g broth, 45g lard, 30g starch.
Method:
(1) Briefly blanch the pork intestine in boiling water and cut it into diagonal slices. Cut the cabbage heart in half and blanch in boiling water until it is 70-80% cooked. Place it cut-side down, arrange it in a rectangle, and cut into long strips. Squeeze out the water with a cloth, trim the edges, and transfer to a plate with a spatula. Arrange the pork intestine neatly on both sides of the cabbage in two rows.
(2) Heat the lard in a wok, stir-fry the scallion, ginger, and garlic until they turn yellow, then remove them. Add the broth, salt, cooking wine, and sugar. Gently place the pork intestine and cabbage into the wok. Simmer over low heat until the broth is reduced to about 60g. Add MSG, slowly rotate the wok, drizzle with lard, thicken with starch, and pour into a plate.
(3) Add a little broth, salt, and MSG to the wok, thicken, drizzle with chicken oil, and pour over the pork intestine and cabbage.
Effect: Can aid digestion and quench thirst, and promote bowel and stomach health.
9. Cabbage Rolls
Ingredients: 15g soaked fish maw, 30g pork fat, 60g fresh shrimp, 3g ginger, 150g cabbage leaves, 3g MSG, 5g salt, 24g starch, 180g broth, 9g cooking wine, 30g chicken oil, 9g sesame oil.
Method:
(1) Soak the fish maw in water until soft, wash it, and chop it into a fine mince. Mince the shrimp and pork fat, and grate the ginger. Add MSG, salt, sesame oil, cooking wine, and water starch to make a filling.
(2) Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water until soft, place them flat on a cutting board. Divide the filling into two portions, spread it evenly on the cabbage leaves, and roll into two rolls. Place them on a plate and steam over high heat until done. Remove, cut into one-inch sections, and arrange on a plate.
(3) Heat the broth, cooking wine, and salt in a wok until boiling, thicken, drizzle with chicken oil, and pour over the cabbage rolls.
Effect: Can promote intestinal health and is effective for those with habitual constipation.
Emerald Fresh Meat Rolls
10. Shiitake Mushroom and Cabbage
Ingredients: 500g cabbage, 3g dried shiitake mushrooms, appropriate amount of soy sauce, sugar, salt, MSG, and vegetable oil.
Method:
(1) Wash the cabbage and cut into 3cm sections. Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water.
(2) Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry the cabbage until it is 70% cooked. Then add the shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce, sugar, and salt, and stir-fry until done. Add MSG and mix well. It is advisable to consume this regularly.
Effect: Has a certain therapeutic effect for patients with chest vexation, abdominal bloating, and difficulty with urination and bowel movements.
Shiitake Mushroom and Cabbage
11. Cabbage and Tofu Soup
Ingredients: 500g cabbage, 250g tofu, a little scallion and ginger, appropriate amount of soy sauce, sugar, salt, MSG, and vegetable oil.
Method:
(1) Wash the cabbage and slice it. Cut the tofu into cubes.
(2) Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry the scallion and ginger until fragrant, then add the cabbage and stir-fry until it is 60% cooked. Add the tofu, soy sauce, sugar, and salt, and stir-fry until it is 80% cooked. Add an appropriate amount of water, simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes, add MSG, and mix well. It is advisable to consume this regularly.
Effect: Suitable for patients with high blood pressure.
Cabbage and Tofu Soup