How to slice cabbage according to restaurant standards

Cabbage is low in calories, contains many vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for health, and is cheap, so it is a popular vegetable, appearing with high frequency in family meals. Eating a lot of cabbage helps reduce bad cholesterol, protect the body against the risk of cancer as well as help control heart rate and blood pressure.

How to slice cabbage according to restaurant standards

Cabbage is a familiar dish, but not everyone knows how to properly chop cabbage to make the dish more delicious and beautiful. Below are some restaurant-standard ways to cut cabbage that you can refer to when preparing food for your family.

Cut boiled cabbage into square pieces 

Cutting cabbage into square pieces is very suitable when preparing boiled, steamed dishes or making kimchi. This method helps to divide the hard “back” part of each cabbage sheath, making it less tough when eating.

• Step 1: Cut off the waterlogged leaves on the outside of the cabbage and then use a knife to cut into 4 lengthwise.
• Step 2: Remove the core of the cabbage skillfully; At the same time, turn the cabbage over and cut it lengthwise into 3 – 4 equal pieces.
• Step 3: Turn the cabbage horizontally then cut it into square pieces and you’re done.

Slice the cabbage with a regular kitchen knife

The way to cut cabbage into strips with a knife is quite common, suitable for preparing stir-fries and salads.

• Step 1: Cut off the cabbage leaves that are waterlogged and wilted on the outside, then use a knife to cut off the roots.
• Step 2: Cut the cabbage into 4 lengthwise and cut out the inner core of the cabbage again.
• Step 3: Slice the cabbage into small strips as desired with beautiful, even fibers and prepare the dish.

Slice the cabbage into strips with a peeler 

A grater is also the right choice for you to slice cabbage according to restaurant standards.

• Step 1: Use a kitchen knife to cut the cabbage lengthwise into 4 parts for easy preparation.
• Step 2: Remove the core of the cabbage as well as the old layers of leaves on the outside of the cabbage plant.
• Step 3: Use a knife to peel the cabbage evenly on a flat surface to create beautiful small vegetable fibers.

With this method, the cabbage fibers will be very even, soft and suitable for you to prepare dishes such as salads or salads.

How to preserve cabbage 

Cabbage plants can be so large that it takes several meals to grow. To preserve half-eaten or unused cabbage for a long time, you can apply the following methods: 

• Preserve with nylon bags: You just need to wrap the cabbage in a nylon bag and wrap it carefully, then put it in the refrigerator for later use. With this method, cabbage will stay fresh for 1 week.
• Preserve with food film: Cut off the bruised leaves on the outside of the cabbage to avoid affecting the leaves inside, then use plastic wrap to wrap around the cabbage so that it is close and tight to each other and then discard. into the refrigerator. This method also helps you save space in the refrigerator and vegetables can be stored for about 1 week. 
• Preserve with paper towels and food wrap: Put the cabbage in a bowl and cover the surface evenly with paper towels. Next, you use nylon wrap to wrap twice around the bowl to make it tight and then put it in the refrigerator to preserve fresh vegetables for 1 week.