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Red cabbage can be eaten both raw and cooked. However, the consistency and taste change and the nutritional values ​​are different.

Eat raw red cabbage

Red cabbage can be eaten raw. To do this, however, the firm cabbage must be cut as finely as possible. Then it is suitable, for example, as a salad, as raw food, in bowls, on sandwiches or as an ingredient in a smoothie.

• Raw red cabbage contains many vitamins such as vitamins B, C, K, and E. In addition, cabbage has iron, magnesium, calcium, and potassium. Therefore, the cabbage is considered very healthy and nutritious.
• Red cabbage is low in calories. There are 27 kcal per 100 grams.
• Cabbage is also high in fiber, which aids in digestion but can also lead to a bloated stomach or other intestinal problems. If you are sensitive, red cabbage should be boiled briefly.
• The vegetables can be stored well and for a long time as long as the cabbage head is intact and closed. Stored cool and dark, it will keep for several months.
• preparasyon tip: It is advisable to wear gloves when preparing red cabbage, as the color will rub off. In addition, it is relatively firm and should be cut as small as possible so that it can be eaten well.

What changes when cooked?

Red cabbage can be cooked just as well.

• It is important not to overcook the cabbage. Because then he loses some of the nutrients. However, if it is only heated briefly, the cabbage can even contain more vitamin C than in the raw state, while the other nutritional values ​​hardly change.
• When cooked, the red cabbage has a sweet taste. It can then be used as a side dish or in a salad or casserole.
• If the red cabbage is cooked, it is also easier on the stomach and can be digested more easily.
• Freezing is a good way to store cooked red cabbage.