Dear friends, share with you the red color Chinese Cabbages in my garden~~
亲爱的朋友们，与您分享院子里红色大白菜~~
Red Napa cabbage is an elongated, deep maroon colored variety of cabbage. The large, oval-shaped heads of Red Napa cabbage have broad-sized, tightly wrapped leaves with well-defined veins and pale ribs. The leaves are all wrapped around a central stem or heart. Red Napa cabbage leaves are a bright purple color and are frilled at the edges. The flavor is slightly different than that of the green Napa cabbage variety; it is mild and sweet, not bitter like many other red cabbage varieties. Red Napa cabbage leaves are crisp and crunchy. The intense color of the leaves may stain other vegetables. （source：Specialty Produce.com)
Red Napa cabbage is a very new variety, developed by the Kwonnong Seed Co., LTD. and released in 2016. Red Napa cabbage, also known as Red Chinese cabbage, （source：SpecialtyProduce.com)
Red Napa cabbage is rich in vitamins C and A, as well as zinc and calcium. The deep burgundy color of Red Napa cabbage is due to the presence of anthocyanins, phytonutrients responsible for pigment in fruits and vegetables, which also serves as a powerful antioxidant. （source：SpecialtyProduce.com)
Red Napa cabbage can be used in most applications calling for napa cabbage. Unlike the smaller, rounded red variety of cabbage (Brassica oleracea), Red Napa cabbage doesn’t lose its vibrant hue when cooked, which adds color to both hot and cold dishes. Sautee Red Napa cabbage with garlic, salt and pepper and serve as a side dish. Use Red Napa cabbage for making slaws or salads. Roll ground meats, herbs and rice in the large Red Napa cabbage leaves for a colorful take on cabbage rolls. Use Red Napa cabbage as a filling for dumplings. Red Napa cabbage will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week. Wilted or brown looking leaves should be discarded. （source：Specialty Produce.com)
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