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Simmered Cabbage2013-04-14

 

 approximately 4 -6 servings

 

Ingredients
1 cabbage
6 dried Chinese mushrooms
½ bowl of lily flowers

 

Condiments
3 tbsp. soy sauce

 

Steps
1. Wash cabbage and cut into 6 sections. Wash and soak dried mushrooms until softened and then julienne. Wash lily flowers; if desired, tie them into knots.

2. In a pot, add water and bring to boil. Add cabbage, mushrooms, lily flowers, and the soy sauce. The water level should cover the cabbage. Simmer for 30 minutes under low heat then serve.

 

Tip
Cabbages which have pointed tops will taste sweeter. If they are sealed in containers and refrigerated, they can last up to one month.

 

Information
Cabbages contain vitamins A, C and many others, and have higher vitamin content than that of peaches, pears, apples, or tomatoes. Cabbages contain essential trace elements, ranking fifth among all the vegetables. Not only is the calcium content of cabbages four times that of Japanese cucumbers and seven times that of tomatoes, they also have lots of manganese, which facilitates metabolism. Therefore, cabbages can aid in children’s growth and development.