Beijing cabbage, also known as “petsai”, is really a native of China and the first written references to it date back to the 5th century AD.
Among all types of cabbage, Beijing cabbage is the juiciest. And among the crispy, it is also the softest. Doctors recommend including it in the menu of diabetics and patients suffering from heart diseases.
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Rich in fiber, Beijing cabbage should be on the table for people who have problems with the stomach and intestines.
This wonderful vegetable, rich in useful substances, is one of the best means for the prevention of vitamin deficiency, including spring, when many other gifts of nature, unfortunately, already lose all their useful qualities.
It is with Beijing cabbage that the most tender salads come out! In this article, we have prepared 5 best recipes for you.
Salads with Beijing cabbage are quite easy to prepare and can vary in composition and calorie content. Cooking with this vegetable is a pleasure, because cabbage is quickly and conveniently shredded.
It has a delicate, not too pronounced taste, so it is successfully combined with many products. In addition, it is stored in the refrigerator for a very long time, you can prepare a light, but very nutritious snack at any time.
Beijing cabbage salad with black cumin
A salad of Beijing cabbage and carrots with black cumin will be a good addition to the main course. Crispy cabbage and carrots go well with hard cheese, and a pinch of black cumin adds piquancy and a special taste.
INGREDIENTS:
- 200 g of Beijing cabbage
- 1 carrot
- 30 g of grated cheese
- 3 Art. l. olive oil
- 1 tsp. pomegranate sauce
- black cumin and salt to taste
PREPARATION: Cut the cabbage and put it in a salad bowl. Grate the peeled carrot on a fine grater and add it to the cabbage. Add grated cheese, black cumin and a little salt. Dress the salad with olive oil and pomegranate sauce. Mix everything carefully.
Salad from Beijing cabbage and oranges
A very simple, but fresh and unusual salad. It is better to take sweet oranges. You can season with natural yogurt or sprinkle with lemon or orange juice. And you can not add anything at all – the salad will turn out to be very juicy without it.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 head of Beijing cabbage
- 2 oranges
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- pumpkin seeds to taste
PREPARATION: Cut the Chinese cabbage into strips, and the closer to the base, the thinner you need to cut. Peel the oranges and cut them into slices. Put the Chinese cabbage, orange pieces and pumpkin seeds in a salad bowl. Sprinkle the salad with lemon juice and apple cider vinegar. Mix gently.
Salad “Anastasia” from Beijing cabbage and ham
Prepare a salad with Beijing cabbage and ham. The salad turns out to be very filling, bright and tasty. The combination of ingredients is simply unique.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 head of Beijing cabbage
- 300 g of ham
- 100 g of walnuts
- 150 g of hard cheese
- 200 g of Korean carrots
- 4 eggs
- 300 g of chicken fillet
- half a can of canned pineapples
- green onions and lettuce to taste
- salt and mayonnaise to taste
PREPARATION: Wash and finely chop the cabbage. It is necessary to cut carefully and thinly. The smaller the cut salad, the more interesting its taste will be. Cut the ham into cubes. Do not try to replace it with sausage – the taste will not be the same. Grind and fry nuts in vegetable oil. Grate cheese and boiled eggs on a coarse grater. Boil chicken and cut it into small cubes. Cut pineapples into large pieces. They should be clearly felt in the salad. Cut the green onion into thin rings. Mix all the ingredients, then mix everything and add mayonnaise and salt. Mix again. Place the salad on the lettuce leaves. It will be more beautiful.
Beijing cabbage salad with chicken fillet and crackers
Beijing cabbage salad is a source of vitamins and good mood.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 head of Beijing cabbage
- 1 chicken fillet
- 1 onion (optional)
- 1 jar of canned corn
- 1-2 sprigs of parsley
- olive oil or mayonnaise to taste
- lemon juice or balsamic vinegar to taste
- croutons to taste
- salt, oregano, ground black pepper to taste
PREPARATION: Cut the cabbage in the form of thin straws. The thawed chicken fillet should be beaten slightly, peppered and salted slightly. Fry the chicken fillet on the grill or in a pan until fully cooked. Finely chop the onion and parsley leaves. In a large salad bowl, mix the chopped Beijing cabbage, grains of canned corn , chopped parsley and croutons from white bread. Salt and add 1-2 pinches of dry oregano. Mix all the prepared ingredients. Cut the chicken fillet into small cubes or strips and add to the salad. You can dress the salad with olive oil and lemon juice. Alternatively, instead of juice, you can add a few drops of balsamic vinegar to the oil and mix.
Beijing cabbage salad with cucumbers
You only need a few ingredients to create a tasty, light and healthy salad from Beijing cabbage with cucumbers.
INGREDIENTS:
- 450-500 g of Beijing cabbage
- 250 g of cucumbers
- 2-3 g of salt
- 30 ml of oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- herbs to taste
COOKING: Separate the head of Beijing cabbage into leaves, wash them and cut them into strips. Wash the cucumber. Cut off the ends and cut it into half rings. Put the vegetables in a bowl, add the chopped greens. You can use parsley or dill. Put salt and lightly squeeze all the vegetables. Add oil and lemon juice. Mix. A light, with a calorie content of about 50 kcal per 100 g, a healthy and tasty salad of Beijing cabbage and cucumbers is ready. Bon appetit!
As you can see, Beijing cabbage goes well with various foods. Any recipe with her participation turns into a culinary masterpiece.
Having shown a little imagination and using the recipes presented here, you can easily come up with something original, tasty and original.