{"product_id":"wa-wa-cai-baby-napa-cabbage","title":"Wawa Cai","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChina Wa Wa Cai (Baby Napa Cabbage 娃娃菜)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the tender leaves and mild sweetness of China Wa Wa Cai, a small Chinese cabbage also known as Baby Napa Cabbage. Also searched as wa wa cai, wawa cai, baby cabbage, baby cabbage Chinese, Baby napa cabbage, 娃娃菜, 娃娃 菜, 娃娃菜英文 or 娃娃 菜 英文, this vegetable is ideal for hotpot, soups, stir-fries, steaming, braising and simple Chinese-style cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWa Wa Cai has pale juicy stems, soft green leaves and a naturally mild, sweet flavour. It is smaller and more delicate than full-size napa cabbage, making it easy to portion for family meals, steamboat, clear soup and quick vegetable dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChina Wa Wa Cai Quick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina Wa Wa Cai (Baby Napa Cabbage 娃娃菜)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso Known As\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWa wa cai, wawa cai, baby cabbage, baby napa cabbage, baby cabbage Chinese, mini Chinese cabbage, 娃娃菜, 娃娃 菜\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh Chinese cabbage \/ baby napa cabbage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Group\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrassica rapa Pekinensis Group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall compact napa-style cabbage with pale stems and green leaves, depending on batch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMild, clean, lightly sweet and cabbage-like\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTender leaves with juicy crisp stems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHotpot, steamboat, soups, stir-fries, steaming, braising, claypot dishes and Chinese cooking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep refrigerated, unwashed and lightly wrapped. Wash only before cooking.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste and Texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChina Wa Wa Cai has a gentle sweetness and a clean cabbage flavour. The leaves become soft and tender when cooked, while the pale stems stay juicy with a light bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with full-size napa cabbage, baby napa cabbage is smaller, more delicate and easier to cook quickly. It is suitable for both light home cooking and richer dishes such as hotpot, braised cabbage and garlic stir-fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh Wa Wa Cai from China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso known as Baby Napa Cabbage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild, sweet and clean flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTender leaves with juicy pale stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood for hotpot, soups and steamboat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for stir-frying, steaming and braising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to portion for everyday cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWa Wa Cai, Baby Napa Cabbage and 娃娃菜\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWa Wa Cai is commonly written as 娃娃菜 in Chinese. Some customers may search the spaced form 娃娃 菜. In English, 娃娃菜英文 or 娃娃 菜 英文 is best written as Baby Napa Cabbage, mini Chinese cabbage or baby Chinese cabbage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers searching baby cabbage Chinese are usually looking for a Chinese-style baby cabbage such as Wa Wa Cai, rather than Western round cabbage or Brussels sprouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeaning \/ Product Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChina Wa Wa Cai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain product name for this listing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWa Wa Cai \/ Wawa Cai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon romanised name for 娃娃菜\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaby Napa Cabbage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest English name for this vegetable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaby Cabbage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBroad search term; here it refers to baby napa-style Chinese cabbage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaby Cabbage Chinese\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSearch phrase for Chinese baby cabbage \/ Wa Wa Cai\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e娃娃菜\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChinese name for Wa Wa Cai\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e娃娃 菜\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpaced search variation for 娃娃菜\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e娃娃菜英文 \/ 娃娃 菜 英文\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaby Napa Cabbage, baby Chinese cabbage or mini Chinese cabbage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Wa Wa Cai the Same as Napa Cabbage?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWa Wa Cai is a smaller baby napa-style Chinese cabbage. It has a similar flavour profile to napa cabbage but is usually more compact, tender and easy to portion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-size napa cabbage is larger and often used for kimchi, soups, stir-fries and braised dishes. Wa Wa Cai is smaller and convenient for hotpot, individual servings, quick steaming and simple vegetable dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAre Brussel Sprouts Baby Cabbages?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers may search are brussel sprouts baby cabbages. Brussels sprouts look like tiny cabbages and are related to cabbage, but they are not the same as Wa Wa Cai or baby napa cabbage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrussels sprouts grow as small buds along a thick stalk. Wa Wa Cai is a baby napa-style Chinese cabbage with layered leaves and pale stems. This product is China Wa Wa Cai (Baby Napa Cabbage 娃娃菜), not Brussels sprouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Cook Wa Wa Cai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWa Wa Cai is easy to prepare. Trim the base if needed, separate the leaves, rinse well between the stems and drain before cooking. It cooks quickly, so avoid overcooking if you want the stems to stay juicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to hotpot or steamboat near the end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in clear soup, chicken soup or fish soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir-fry with garlic, ginger and oyster sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam and top with garlic soy sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraise with mushrooms, tofu or dried scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to claypot dishes and noodle soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in Korean, Chinese and Japanese-style vegetable dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe with seafood, pork slices, chicken, tofu or mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSimple Wa Wa Cai Recipe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a simple Wa Wa Cai recipe, heat oil in a wok, fry garlic until fragrant, then add the thicker stems first. Add the leafy parts after a short while and stir-fry quickly with light soy sauce, oyster sauce or mushroom sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a lighter dish, steam the halved baby napa cabbage until just tender, then pour over garlic oil and soy sauce. This keeps the natural sweetness of the vegetable clear and fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBaby Napa Cabbage for Hotpot and Soup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby napa cabbage is popular for hotpot because it softens quickly and absorbs broth well. The leaves become tender while the stems stay juicy, making it suitable for chicken soup, pork rib soup, mala hotpot, seafood soup, mushroom broth and steamboat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd Wa Wa Cai near the end of cooking if you prefer a crisp-tender bite. For softer cabbage, simmer it longer in the broth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWa Wa Cai vs Baby Bok Choy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWa Wa Cai should not be confused with baby bok choy. Both are Asian vegetables, but they have different shapes, textures and cooking uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWa Wa Cai \/ Baby Napa Cabbage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall layered napa-style head with pale stems and soft green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHotpot, soups, stir-fries, steaming and braising\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaby Bok Choy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeparate spoon-shaped leaves with thicker white or green stems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarlic stir-fry, steaming, oyster sauce dishes and soups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrussels Sprouts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall round cabbage-like buds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoasting, pan-frying, sautéing and Western-style sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNutrition Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate nutrition notes for baby napa cabbage \/ Chinese cabbage. These are general food references and are not lab-tested values for the current China Wa Wa Cai batch. Exact values may vary by growing condition, maturity, freshness, storage and cooking method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally low in calories as a leafy cabbage vegetable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturally high in water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturally present in the leaves and stems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturally present in Chinese cabbage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin K\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturally present in leafy vegetables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturally present in leafy vegetables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium and Potassium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturally present in varying amounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChina Wa Wa Cai 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 Wa Wa Cai prevents disease, ensures fetal development, repairs muscle, boosts immunity or treats any health condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose Wa Wa Cai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Wa Wa Cai with fresh green leaves and firm pale stems. The head should look compact and not badly wilted, slimy, mouldy or sour-smelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose compact baby napa cabbage heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLook for fresh green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose firm, juicy pale stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid slimy or mouldy leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid badly yellow or blackened edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse delicate baby cabbage soon after purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck current batch if you need a specific size or count\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep China Wa Wa Cai refrigerated after delivery. Store it unwashed in the original packaging, a produce bag or a covered container lined with paper towel to help manage moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash only before cooking or serving. Once cut, keep the remaining cabbage wrapped or in a covered container in the refrigerator and use it soon for best freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate after delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep unwashed before storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in original packaging, produce bag or container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse paper towel if there is excess moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash only before cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrain well before stir-frying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep cut cabbage refrigerated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscard if slimy, mouldy, sour-smelling or badly wilted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SKC Fruits","offers":[{"title":"1 Pack","offer_id":41227308040290,"sku":"","price":1.8,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/2880\/9826\/files\/china-wa-wa-cai.jpg?v=1783152093","url":"https:\/\/www.skcfruits.com\/products\/wa-wa-cai-baby-napa-cabbage","provider":"SKC Fruits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}