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Napa Cabbage

Inventory, 30 lbs : 51.18
This item was last sold on : 04/16/21

• 99 Featured Restaurants

• 33 Recipe Ideas

• 12 Sharess

Description/Taste

Napa cabbage is a densely packed, large and elongated head, averaging 25-50 centimeters in length and 15-20 centimeters in width, with an oval to oblong shape. The bright white stems are thick, lightly grooved, and smooth, tightly clustered at the base forming basal rosettes. Attached to the fibrous stems are crinkled, delicate, and curved leaves that range in color from pale green to yellow and are covered in white veins that extend across the surface. Napa cabbage is crisp and aqueous with a subtly sweet, mild flavor.

Seasons/Availability

Napa cabbage is available year-round.

Current Facts

Napa cabbage, botanically classified as Brassica rapa var. pekinensis, is a variety of Chinese cabbage that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. Native to China, Napa cabbage is most popularly used in Asian cuisine and is also known by many different names, including Da bai cai in Mandarin, Sui choy in Cantonese, Hakusai in Japanese, Pechay Baguio in Filipino, and Wombok in English. There are many varieties of Napa cabbage, including heritage and hybrid cultivars, and the cabbage’s presence has expanded globally, used in cooking around the world. Napa cabbage is also a popular yin, or cold food in traditional Chinese medicine, which practices the belief of eating a balanced diet of “hot and cold” foods to create harmony within the body.

Nutritional Value

Napa cabbage is an excellent source of calcium, vitamins C and K, and antioxidants, which can help boost immunity within the body and help repair cell damage. It also contains magnesium, vitamin B, fiber, and folic acid.

Applications

Napa cabbage is best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as braising, stewing, grilling, stir-frying, and boiling. Traditionally used in Asian cuisine, Napa cabbage can be shredded into slaws or green salads, or it can be stuffed into dumplings, fresh spring rolls, and steamed buns. The leaves can also be simmered in hot pot or other soups, cooked into curries, or lightly stir-fried with other vegetables and mixed into noodle and rice dishes. In addition to cooked preparations, Napa cabbage is popularly fermented and used to make kimchi. Outside of Asian cuisine, Napa cabbage is also being used in sandwiches, as a lettuce wrap, in salads, or as a creamed side dish. Napa cabbage pairs well with potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, cucumber, celery, parsnips, meats such as white fish, pork, poultry, and duck, grapefruit, oranges, and pistachios. The leaves will keep 1-2 weeks when wrapped in plastic and stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

In Beijing, China, Napa cabbage was once one of the most important sources of nutrients during long winter seasons. The cabbages would be transported from neighboring farms and placed into large piles in the market where locals would gather and purchase a supply for the winter. In 1989, more cabbage was produced than there was demand. In an effort to sell the excess cabbages, the Chinese government began marketing the purchase of Napa cabbage as an act of patriotism and strongly encouraged the public to store as much as eighty pounds of cabbage in their houses for the winter. With the influx of cabbage and with government pressure to purchase, Napa cabbage was commonly incorporated into dumplings, mixed with bean curd, simmered into soups, served over rice, or coated in a sour sauce. As China's economy began to shift with more produce options became available in stores and markets, many households in northern China, especially in Beijing, began to turn to other vegetables as a source of nutrients and have grown tired of the overused variety.

Geography/History

Napa cabbage is native to China and was first documented in the Yangtze River Delta during the 14th century. As cabbage cultivation increased, the variety was introduced to neighboring countries such as Korea and Japan in the 1850s and later to the Americas in the late 1880s via Chinese immigrants. Today Napa cabbage is widely found through farmers markets, specialty grocers, and well-stocked supermarkets in Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe, and North, Central, and South America.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

The Local-Pacific Beach	San Diego CA	858-263-7475
Enclave	Miramar CA	808-554-4219
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Home & Away - Old Town	San Diego CA	619-886-1358
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Cantina Mayahuel	San Diego CA	619-283-6292
Paradise Point Resort Barefoot	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Marys Gourmet Salads	La Jolla CA	858-925-4690
Copper Kings	Oceanside CA	323-810-1662
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-269-4626
Shimbashi Izakaya	Del Mar CA	858-523-0479
Barrel Republic Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	619-204-5945
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
My Yard Live	San Marcos CA	619-339-1686
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
Woodsy Coffee	Encinitas CA	858-882-7325

the other 79...

Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Open Gym-Well Fed	San Diego CA	619-799-3675
Open Gym-Craft Meals Charity	San Diego CA	619-799-3675
Terra Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-293-7088
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	951-808-7790
Sorority Cuisine - SAE	San Diego CA	310-402-6195
Duke's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-1999
Stone Brewing-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-269-2100
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-206-6352
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill	Vista CA	760-509-4424
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Hane	San Diego CA	619-339-6438
The Crack Shack-San Diego	San Diego CA	619-795-3299
Ki's Kitchen Commissary	VISTA CA	760-777-0700
Harvest Kitchen (Corp Lunch)	Vista CA	619-709-0938
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-670-5807
Extraordinary Desserts Union St.	San Diego CA	619-294-7001
Booze Brothers Brewing Co.	Vista CA	760-639-8338
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Brockton Villa Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-454-7393
Landons East Meets West	San Marcos CA	760-304-4560
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Lady Pirate Products	San Diego CA	619-616-5740
Tender Greens-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-226-6254
Barrel Republic Escondido	Escondido CA	760-795-0006
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
California Center for the Arts	Escondido CA	760-839-4107
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Pacific Coast Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-794-4632
The Crack Shack Pasadena	Pasadena CA	360-556-3032
Farm Fresh Meals	San Diego CA	760-707-2383
Carte Hotel	San Diego CA	619-365-1858
Hilton Garden Inn	San Diego CA	858-720-9500
Fortunate Son	San Diego CA	619-806-6121
Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 2	Poway CA	858-397-2922
Bali Hai Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-222-1181
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	520-205-1288
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club	San Diego CA	858-454-7126
The Wise Ox	San Diego CA	619-851-0672
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Cutwater Spirits	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	907-738-9264
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
The Plot	Oceanside CA	422-266-8200
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Harumama Teriyaki & Bao	Carlsbad CA	760-637-5737
Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Shoreside Support Boat	San Diego CA	704-277-7929
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Nectarine Grove	Encinitas CA	760-944-4525
Sbicca	Del Mar CA	858-481-1001
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Heavy Hitter Gastroshack	San Diego CA	619-865-1468
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Extraordinary Desserts	San Diego CA	619-294-2132
Volcano Rabbit	San Diego CA	619-232-8226
The Bier Garden	Encinitas CA	760-632-2437
Fishery	San Diego CA	858-272-9985
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Half Door Brewing	San Diego CA	619-655-7459
Peohes	Coronado CA	619-437-4474
Open Gym-Craft Meals	San Diego CA	619-799-3675
Food of Joy	San Diego CA	858-531-6616
Saiko Sushi-North Park	San Diego CA	619-886-6656
Wonderland Ocean Pub	San Diego CA	619-255-3358
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
The Crack Shack LA	Los Angeles CA	360-556-3032
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Public House 131	San Diego CA	858-537-0890
Animae	San Diego CA	619-925-7908

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Napa Cabbage. One

is easiest, three is harder.

The Live Fit Girls		Skinny Chicken Tacos
Korean Bapsang		Traditional Napa Cabbage Kimchi
With Salt & Wit		Honey Sriracha Chicken Rice Noodle Bowls
White on Rice Couple		Cabbage Vegetable Pad Thai
Delectable Victuals		Bac Ha Soup
Hapa Nom Nom		Chinese Chicken Salad Mini Tacos
Healthy Seasonal Recipes		Chili Garlic Steak with Minty Napa Cabbage Slaw
Dinner, Then Dessert		Light Crispy Chinese Chicken Salad
The Wanderlust Kitchen		Spicy Sichuan Vegan Potstickers
Cilantro & Citronella		Vegan Potstickers

the other 23...

Nom Nom Paleo		Stir Fried Napa Cabbage with Mushrooms and Bacon
Sugar Dish		Tequila Shrimp Tostadas
Dolly and Oatmeal		Thai Slaw
Edible Terrain		Snow Pea + Napa Slaw
Scaling Back		Crunchy Cabbage Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing
RasaMalaysia		Stir-Fried Napa Cabbage
Cooking Classy		Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Chopped Salad
Health Starts in the Kitchen		Napa Cabbage Wrapped Shiitake Pork Rolls
A Spicy Perspective		Crunchy Napa Cabbage Salad
Taste, Love and Nourish		Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup
My Korean Kitchen		Fresh Napa Cabbage Kimchi Salad
Aggie's Kitchen		Asian Stuffed Napa Cabbage Rolls
The Woks Of Life		Easiest Pork and Cabbage Potstickers Ever
Big Girls, Small Kitchen		Stir-Fried Napa Cabbage with Soba and Soy Sesame Sauce
The Wicked Noodle		Healthy Thai Chopped Salad with Coconut & Curry Dressing
Camille Styles		Napa Cabbage Wraps
Dinner, Then Dessert		Imitation Crab California Roll Burrito
Healthy Seasonal Recipes		Easy Holiday Slaw with Apples and Pomegranate
Live Simply		Chicken and Napa Cabbage Salad
Destination Delish		Teriyaki Turkey Cabbage Rolls
The Woks Of Life		Braised Glass Noodles with Pork & Napa Cabbage
Healthy Seasonal Recipes		Cucumber and Napa Cabbage Coleslaw
Simply Stacie		Cabbage & Peanut Butter Chicken Stir-fry

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About 414 days ago, 2/27/20
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Santa Monica Farmers Market

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Fresno, CA
559-313-6676

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
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About 534 days ago, 10/31/19
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Santa Monica Farmers Market

Her Produce
Fresno, CA
559-313-6676

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 542 days ago, 10/23/19
Sharer's comments : Cabbage season happening now

Buford Highway Farmers Market

Buford HWY Farmers Market
5600 Buford HWY NE Doraville GA 30340
770-455-0770

Near Doraville, Georgia, United States
About 602 days ago, 8/24/19
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Woori Food Market

Woori Market
1528 Filmore Street San Francisco CA 94115
415-673-9887

Near San Francisco, California, United States
About 644 days ago, 7/13/19

Wholesome Choice Market

Wholesome Choice Market - Culver Dr.
18040 Culver Drive Irvine CA 92612
949-551-4111

Near Irvine-Mesa, California, United States
About 666 days ago, 6/21/19

Seiwa Market

Seiwa Market
3151 Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92626
714-852-6980

Near South Coast Metro, California, United States
About 666 days ago, 6/21/19
Sharer's comments : Lorenzo the produce manage has some great quality here.