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California-grown Napa cabbage is known for its ruffled leaves, succulent stems, and unforgettably delightful crunch. It’s safe to say we are BIG fans! We’ve gathered the best recipes with Napa Cabbage so you can celebrate its crisp tender crunch & delicious mellow flavor all year long.
What does Napa cabbage taste like?
It has a mild, slightly sweet taste, is less pungent, and is more tender than green cabbage.
How to select Napa cabbage at the store.
When shopping for Napa cabbage look for medium-sized heads that are dense with firm stems and fresh light-green leaves. The head of cabbage should feel heavy for its size and be free of any blemishes or black specks.
Napa cabbage is one of the easiest types of cabbage to prepare and eat. Don’t believe me? You’ll see when you check out the recipes below. Its a super affordable veggie with easy prep and maximum flavor.
The best recipes with Napa cabbage we’ve ever had!
Napa cabbage lends a pleasant crunch and mellow flavor to lots of delicious recipes all around the world. Keep scrolling for recipes with Napa cabbage from our very own California Grown Creators.
Melting Napa Cabbage
This recipe requires minimal ingredients and prep work, but the final dish tastes like it took hours to create!
Rich and garlicky with a sultry, robust flavor and just a hint of spice, this Melting Napa Cabbage recipe is sure to be a hit at your dinner table.
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Pork and Napa Cabbage Soup
This recipe for Napa Cabbage Soup from Nom Nom Paleo is comfort in a bowl! This one-pot, umami-packed, Whole30 soup fits the bill and can go from pantry to tabletop in just about 30 minutes.
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Tonkatsu with Napa Cabbage Slaw and Miso Tonkatsu Sauce
This Napa Cabbage recipe from Beyond Sweet & Savory comes together in less than an hour! It’s a delicious and comforting meal that we could eat over and over again.
Click here for this delicious Napa Cabbage slaw recipe!
Egg Roll in a Bowl
Our favorite part of an egg roll is the umami-rich filling of pork, cabbage, and mushrooms! Thank goodness Nom Nom Paleo knows the way to our hearts and shared this recipe so we can indulge whenever the craving strikes.
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Spicy Ahi Poke Tostadas Recipe
Aida of Salt & Wind says if you haven’t had poke (pronounced poh-kay) you can think of it like a Hawaiian-style ceviche.
At its most basic, sushi-grade seafood is mixed with salt and onions.
Her favorite untraditional way of serving poke though is inspired by a Mexican tostada, but with Hawaiian flavors.
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Chinese Chicken Salad
This colorful, tangy, umami-packed chicken salad would be perfect for dinner tonight! It’s topped with slices of Nom Nom Paleo‘s crispy Cracklin’ Chicken, so it’s no wonder that this all-in-one supper makes everyone happy!
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