Savoy cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. Capitata f. Sabauda
Similar veggies:
Red and white cabbage, oxheart cabbage
A quick introduction
Savoy cabbage is composed of beautiful wrinkled bright green leaves. Its flavour is similar to white cabbage, but the sturdy leaves have a very different texture.
Storage
Keeps well in the vegetable drawer of the fridge
Season
Fall and winter
Suggestions for preparation
When raw or just lightly blanched, the leaves retain their sturdy and strong structure, so they can be used as wraps. To prepare savoy cabbage, halve it to chop or shred. If you keep the head whole and cut it into large quarters, use it for roasting or grilling until the leaves become caramelized so that the cabbage can release its sweeter notes.
Recipes
Two recipe tips from one of our members: grilled cabbage with lemon & anchovies butter. Works especially well with small cabbages. And a delicious cabbage stew with beans.
Savoy cabbage lasagna
Use all your fall and winter veggies in this hearty Minestrone
Stuffed cabbage rolls
Master the art of roasting cabbage
Grilled cabbage with a spicy Thai dressing
Cabbage and caramelized onion quiche (the recipe uses skim milk but we see no reason for that :) ).