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Unidentified growth in purple cabbage

I cut open a purple cabbage and there are some strange sort of greyish, slightly yellowish sprout-like masses inside. Is this normal? I saw another post on this stack with a similar question, but my 'masses' look more...moldy, I guess? Is it…
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Can I ferment blanched cabbage?

I've blanched some cabbage and I wonder if I can ferment it in order to have sauerkraut. Will it work? Will it be safe? Edit I followed the recommendations and added some raw vegetables and a little bit more salt than usual. The fermentation process…
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Help me find a chinese recipe from "Green Tea" restaurant in Beijing

Some years ago I went to Beijing for a business trip. My chinese hosts took me out for dinner to a restaurant called Green Tea (it was exactly this restaurant at this location). Amongst many delicious meals I ate there, there is this one I am trying…
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how many pints cooked cabbage from 3 pounds raw?

How many pints of cooked cabbage should I be able to get out of 2 cabbage heads (about 3 pounds each) ? I am wanting to cook and freeze the cabbage.
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Other ways to preserve red cabbage

We have 3 nice heads of red cabbage to pick soon. We are most likely going to can it all as sweet and sour cabbage but before we do that I was wondering if there are other ways to preserve it using the canning method.
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What kind of cabbage to use in cabbage poriyal (Indian stir-fry)?

I tried making this with a savoy cabbage, and it tastes like Irish cabbage - the spices were overwhelmed by the cabbage taste. When I have had this dish in Indian restaurants, the cabbage taste is milder.
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steaming cabbage

Can someone please explain why by adding a knob of butter into the pan of water during the steaming of cabbage makes the cabbage taste better. I understand this idea come from Denmark. I've tried it and for some unknown reason works and my…
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What weights to use for fermenting sauerkraut?

I am new to making sauerkraut. I do know the right ingredients for making sauerkraut, based on searching on Google. My question is what equipment should I use to weight the sauerkraut below the brine? I am using a Fidos jar as a container. If I were…
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my german red cabbage does not have much liquid. red german cabbage is dry

Is german red cabbage supposed to be dry and if not What do you do if your german red cabbage is dry.
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Should I top up pickling cabbage solution?

I'm making a first attempt at pickling cabbage. I compressed some cabbage in a suitable container, and added hot vinegar with spices to it, making sure to fill it right up to the brim. I put it in the fridge. The next day I take a look at it, and…
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How to keep a rolled cabbage leaf (stalk leaf not the outer leaf) in place?

I am growing white cabbages and have an idea to use the stalk leaves (not the outer leaves of the cabbage) in the same way as fried zucchini/courgette flowers. I want to roll the (raw) leaves (including stem) to form a tube and stuff with anchovy…
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Can cabbage leaf (stalk leaf not the outer leaf) be eaten?

I am growing white cabbages and as the cabbage heart develops there are other leaves growing below the heart off the main plant stalk. Can these leaves be eaten? I am not referring to a cabbage in which the outer leaves are discarded, say when…
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How to fold cabbage leaves for cooking?

Is there a way to fold cabbage in a pot so that you maximize the amount you can fit? I just split my cabbage head in 8 45° wedges and sort of flatten the leaves to layers. But I still was able to fit only one (albeit large) head plus some add ons…
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is my beet/horseradish relish safe? I changed the recipe

It called for cooked shredded beets, raw chopped cabbage, horseradish, sugar and salt, packed in jars and cover w. vinegar.Nothing else. That seemed inadequate, so I added a cup of vinegar to the mix, put it in jars, and did a boiling water bath for…
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