Taiwanese Cabbage

Taiwanese Flat Cabbage (Taiwanese Cabbage 高丽菜)

Enjoy the crisp bite and mild sweetness of Taiwanese Flat Cabbage, a popular Asian cabbage known for its wide, flattened head, thin layered leaves and juicy crunch. Also searched as taiwanese cabbage, Taiwanese Flat Cabbage, flat cabbage, Taiwan cabbage, oval cabbage, 扁包菜, 台湾包菜, 高丽菜, 高麗菜, 手撕包菜, Brassica oleracea var. capitata or cabbage, this vegetable is suitable for stir-fries, soups, steaming, boiling, sautéing, braising, pickling and Taiwanese-style home cooking.

Taiwanese cabbage has a sweeter and more delicate bite than many standard round cabbages. The leaves are loosely layered, crisp and tender, making it easy to tear by hand for 手撕包菜, stir-fry quickly with garlic, add to soup or use for Taiwanese-style pickled cabbage.

Origin: Taiwan.

Taiwanese Flat Cabbage Quick Facts

Taste and Texture

Taiwanese Flat Cabbage has a mild vegetable sweetness and a crisp, juicy texture. The leaves are thinner and more loosely layered than many standard round cabbages, so they cook quickly while still keeping a pleasant bite.

When stir-fried, the cabbage becomes tender and fragrant while staying lightly crunchy. When simmered in soup or braised dishes, the leaves soften and release a gentle sweetness into the broth.

• Fresh Taiwanese cabbage from Taiwan
• Flattened oval cabbage head
• Mild, sweet and clean cabbage flavour
• Crisp, juicy and tender leaves
• Good for stir-fry, soup, steaming and braising
• Suitable for 手撕包菜 and Taiwanese-style pickled cabbage
• Easy everyday cabbage for Asian cooking

Taiwanese Cabbage, Flat Cabbage and 高丽菜

Taiwanese cabbage and Taiwanese Flat Cabbage usually refer to a flat, oval cabbage with crisp, sweet leaves. It is different from a tight round cabbage because the head is flatter and the leaves are often looser and easier to separate.

In Chinese, Taiwanese cabbage may be called 高丽菜 or traditional 高麗菜. It may also be searched as 台湾包菜, 扁包菜 or oval cabbage. The dish name 手撕包菜 refers to hand-torn cabbage, a popular preparation style that works well with this type of cabbage.

Taiwanese Flat Cabbage vs Round Cabbage

Taiwanese Flat Cabbage is commonly chosen for its sweeter flavour, flatter head and tender leaves. Standard round cabbage is usually more compact and denser, while flat cabbage is easier to tear, slice and cook quickly.

How to Cook Taiwanese Flat Cabbage

Taiwanese cabbage is easy to prepare and cooks quickly. Remove any damaged outer leaves, rinse the cabbage, drain well and slice or tear the leaves depending on the dish.

• Stir-fry with garlic and light seasoning
• Hand-tear for 手撕包菜
• Sauté with dried shrimp, garlic or chilli
• Add to soups and clear broths
• Steam or boil as a simple vegetable side
• Braise with mushrooms, tofu, seafood or meat
• Use for Taiwanese-style pickled cabbage
• Add to noodles, rice bowls, hotpot and steamboat
• Pair with pork, chicken, prawns, eggs, tofu or mushrooms

Simple Taiwanese Cabbage Stir-Fry

For a simple Taiwanese-style cabbage stir-fry, heat oil in a wok, fry garlic until fragrant, then add torn or sliced Taiwanese Flat Cabbage. Stir-fry quickly over medium-high heat and season with salt, light soy sauce or a little oyster sauce.

For more flavour, add dried shrimp, chilli, black pepper, mushrooms, pork slices, egg or sesame oil. Cook only until the cabbage is tender but still crisp.

手撕包菜

手撕包菜 means hand-torn cabbage. Taiwanese Flat Cabbage works well for this dish because the leaves are wide, tender and easy to tear into uneven pieces that catch sauce nicely.

For a home-style version, tear the cabbage by hand, stir-fry with garlic and dried chilli, then season with light soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar or a little sugar. Keep the cooking time short so the cabbage stays crisp and juicy.

Taiwanese-Style Pickled Cabbage

Taiwanese Flat Cabbage is often used for light pickled cabbage dishes. The crisp leaves absorb vinegar, sugar, salt and chilli well, giving a refreshing side dish for fried foods, braised dishes and simple rice meals.

For food safety, keep homemade pickled cabbage refrigerated and use clean utensils when serving.

Nutrition Information

Approximate nutrition notes for raw cabbage. These are general food references and are not lab-tested values for the current Taiwanese Flat Cabbage batch. Exact values may vary by variety, growing condition, freshness, storage and cooking method.

Taiwanese Flat Cabbage can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet. This is general food information and should not be treated as medical advice. This product page should not claim that cabbage cures skin infections, prevents eye disease, prevents colds, causes weight loss or treats any medical condition.

How to Choose Taiwanese Flat Cabbage

Choose Taiwanese cabbage that feels fresh and reasonably heavy for its size. The leaves should look crisp and not badly wilted, slimy, mouldy or sour-smelling.

• Choose firm, fresh-looking flat cabbage heads
• Look for crisp green outer leaves
• Inner leaves should look pale, clean and juicy
• Avoid slimy or mouldy leaves
• Avoid cabbage with a sour or rotten smell
• Use cut cabbage sooner than whole cabbage
• Check current batch if you need a specific size or weight

Storage and Handling

Keep Taiwanese Flat Cabbage refrigerated after delivery. Store the cabbage whole and unwashed until ready to use. Place it in a plastic bag or produce bag in the vegetable drawer to help retain moisture.

Wash only before cutting or cooking. Once cut, wrap the remaining cabbage tightly or keep it in a covered container in the refrigerator, then use it soon for best texture.

• Refrigerate after delivery
• Store whole where possible
• Keep unwashed before storage
• Place in a plastic or produce bag
• Keep in the vegetable drawer
• Wash only before cutting or cooking
• Keep cut cabbage wrapped and refrigerated
• Discard if slimy, mouldy, sour-smelling or badly soft

Product Notes

This product is sold as Taiwanese Flat Cabbage (Taiwanese Cabbage 高丽菜). It may also be recognised as taiwanese cabbage, Taiwan cabbage, flat cabbage, oval cabbage, Taiwanese flat cabbage, Brassica oleracea var. capitata, Brassicaceae family cabbage, 手撕包菜, 台湾包菜, 扁包菜, 高丽菜 or 高麗菜.

This listing is for fresh Taiwanese flat cabbage from Taiwan. It is not napa cabbage, wong bok, baby napa cabbage, round cabbage, red cabbage, savoy cabbage, lettuce, pre-shredded cabbage, ready-made kimchi, ready-made pickled cabbage or cooked cabbage unless the current product photo or packaging states otherwise.

Cabbage size, head shape, leaf thickness, leaf colour, sweetness, crunch, moisture, compactness, freshness, packaging and weight may vary by harvest, grade, shipment and batch. Product photos are for reference only.

If you are looking for taiwanese cabbage, Taiwanese Flat Cabbage, flat cabbage, oval cabbage, 台湾包菜, 扁包菜, 高丽菜 or 手撕包菜 ingredients in Singapore, SKC Fruits offers Taiwanese Flat Cabbage when available. Please contact us if you need to confirm the latest stock, freshness, size, weight, price or delivery availability before ordering.

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