Crisp Crunchy Cabbage Food

CRISPY FRIED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Separate the leaves from the cabbage, cut out the stalks and shred the leaves finely. Blanch in boiling water for 1 minute and drain thoroughly. Pat the shredded cabbage with kitchen paper until thoroughly dried.
• Mix together the salt, sugar and five-spice in a small bowl.
• Fill 1 /3 of a pan with vegetable oil and heat to 160C or until a cube of bread browns in 45 seconds. Fry small batches of the cabbage for 30 seconds, taking care as it may spit when put into the oil, until really crisp, then drain on kitchen paper.
• Tip into a bowl and season with the spice mixture, to serve.

CRUNCHY 3-CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• Toss together the cabbage, carrots, onion, bell peppers and jalapeno peppers in a large bowl. Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, and sugar in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the oil. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Let sit 15 minutes at room temperature before serving.

CRUNCHY CABBAGE AND KALE SALAD WITH GARLIC-PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the panko, peeled and smashed garlic cloves and thyme sprigs in a medium skillet and set over medium-low heat. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the panko and cook, stirring often, until the panko is golden, about 5 minutes. Season with a 1/2 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper. Discard the garlic and thyme, then spread the panko on a large plate to cool.
• While the breadcrumbs are cooling, place the cabbage on a cutting board with the root end facing up; cut in half. Place each half cut-side down and then cut each half into 2 equal wedges. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the cabbage wedges into thin ribbons, making sure to avoid slicing the core. (Keeping the core intact helps to hold cabbage in place and makes slicing easier.) Place the sliced cabbage and kale in a large serving bowl.
• Peel and halve the beets. Shave the beet halves with a sharp knife or mandoline into thin half-moon slices and place in the bowl with the sliced cabbage and kale.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the grated garlic clove, vinegar and honey. Whisking continuously, drizzle in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil until emulsified. Stir in the grated Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Gently toss the salad with the vinaigrette until evenly dressed. Sprinkle with the almonds, toasted breadcrumbs and shaved Parmesan just before serving.

CRUNCHY CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Break noodles; set aside. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, oregano, salt, pepper and half of the contents from the noodle seasoning packet; shake well. (Discard remaining seasoning or save for another use.) , In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add noodles and dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

CABBAGE CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Tear leaves from head of cabbage into large pieces; toss with olive oil. Season with salt. Arrange in a single layer on 2 wire racks set on rimmed baking sheets. Bake until leaves darken slightly and get crisp, removing them as they brown, 25 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely before serving, or store in an airtight container up to 3 days.