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White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Cantaloupe Melon
The cantaloupe is defined by two elements: its roughly netted stone and green colored skin and its aromatic orange-coral colored flesh. When perfectly ripe, the flesh is juicy, unctuous and sweet.
Seasons/Availability
Napa Cabbage is available year round.
Description/Taste
Producing white leaves at the bottom and pale green leaves at the top, Napa cabbage leaves are somewhat crinkly. Superior in flavor compared to the common cabbage, Napa cabbage is milder.
Nutritional Value
Nutritionally richer than regular cabbage, Napa is higher in calcium and vitamin A. All cabbages offer vitamin C, potassium, folacin and dietary fiber.
Applications
Napa Cabbage has mild, tender leaves that lend themselves to a wide variety of preparations both raw and cooked. It can be finely shredded to star in a salad or slaw, chopped and steamed or sauteed to accompany a main course, stirred into soups, pickled as a condiment to top rice, or used as a wrap to contain savory fillings. Choose firm heads heavy for their size, free of blemishes or brown spots. To store, refrigerate in plastic perforated bag and use within three or four days. Do not wash until ready to use.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In China and Thailand, sliced Napa cabbage is a familiar addition to soups and stir-fries.
Geography/History
There are four types of cabbage: green, red, Savoy and Napa. Causing some identity confusion, the name "Chinese cabbage" is frequently used for Napa and bok choy, two very different varieties of cabbage. Napa is also known as Peking cabbage, celery cabbage, hakusai, siu choy, pechay, tsina and wong nga bok. Popular in Asia, it is grown in China, Japan and the Philippines. In the United States, California and Hawaii grow it year round and are the major producers. Florida, New Jersey, New York and Ohio also contribute to the Napa cabbage supply.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Napa Cabbage. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Napa Cabbage is available year round.
Description/Taste
Producing white leaves at the bottom and pale green leaves at the top, Napa cabbage leaves are somewhat crinkly. Superior in flavor compared to the common cabbage, Napa cabbage is milder.
Nutritional Value
Nutritionally richer than regular cabbage, Napa is higher in calcium and vitamin A. All cabbages offer vitamin C, potassium, folacin and dietary fiber.
Applications
Napa Cabbage has mild, tender leaves that lend themselves to a wide variety of preparations both raw and cooked. It can be finely shredded to star in a salad or slaw, chopped and steamed or sauteed to accompany a main course, stirred into soups, pickled as a condiment to top rice, or used as a wrap to contain savory fillings. Choose firm heads heavy for their size, free of blemishes or brown spots. To store, refrigerate in plastic perforated bag and use within three or four days. Do not wash until ready to use.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In China and Thailand, sliced Napa cabbage is a familiar addition to soups and stir-fries.
Geography/History
There are four types of cabbage: green, red, Savoy and Napa. Causing some identity confusion, the name "Chinese cabbage" is frequently used for Napa and bok choy, two very different varieties of cabbage. Napa is also known as Peking cabbage, celery cabbage, hakusai, siu choy, pechay, tsina and wong nga bok. Popular in Asia, it is grown in China, Japan and the Philippines. In the United States, California and Hawaii grow it year round and are the major producers. Florida, New Jersey, New York and Ohio also contribute to the Napa cabbage supply.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Happy Pantry | San Diego CA | 858-449-4666 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Mary Janes | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Pibeta Phi | San Diego CA | 619-778-0311 |
| Enoteca Style | San Diego CA | 619-546-7138 |
| Toast Catering | La Mesa CA | 619-464-0201 |
| Roppongi | San Diego CA | 858-551-5252 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Roy's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-455-1616 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| The Fantail Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-398-8258 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack | San Diego CA | 619-294-7675 |
| Boathouse Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-8011 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-744-5777 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Paradise Grille | Del Mar CA | 858-350-0808 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| Knotty Barrel | San Diego CA | 619-269-7156 |
| Kensington Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Under Belly | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Gossip Grill | San Diego CA | 619-260-8023 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Nick's At The Beach | San Diego CA | 858-270-1730 |
| World Famous | San Diego CA | 858-272-3100 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Napa Cabbage. One
is easiest, three is harder.
