Napa or nappa cabbage, also known as celery cabbage, is a type of cabbage originating near the Beijing region of China, and is widely used in East Asian cuisine. In much of the world, this is the vegetable referred to as "Chinese cabbage"
One of many cabbage women created by Chinese artist Yu Duoki
Will this make you want to eat your napa cabbage or do you find it a bit cannibalistic?
STIR FRIED NAPA CABBAGE
10 napa cabbage leaves
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, smashed
salt and pepper to taste
• Cut the leaves off the stems.
• Wash the stems and the leaves under running water and let them drain.
• Lay the stems and the leaves on kitchen towels and dab them with paper towels until completely dry.
• Chop the stems and break the leaves into bite size peaces.
• In a non stick skillet, on medium low heat, fry the smashed garlic in oil until golden.
• Scoop out the garlic and set it aside.
• Add the chopped stems and sauté for two minutes.
• Add the leaves and sauté until they are bright green.
• Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
• Place in a small serving bowl and add the fried garlic.
• Amount is perfect for two vegetable sides.
