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Red Cabbage
A tight head of cabbage whose leaves are coloured purple-red by anthocyanin pigments. It is Brassica oleracea, the same species as green cabbage.
Origin
A European storage cabbage.
Flavour
Sweeter and deeper than white cabbage, and it turns blue or pink with acid and alkali.
How to use it
Braise it slowly with something acidic, such as vinegar or apple, or shred it raw for slaw.
Storage
A whole head keeps for weeks in the fridge.
Recipes using it
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