cabbage, preserved

description

Traditionally packed in an earthenware jar, it is also known as Dong cai. The preserved cabbage is made from the distinctive long narrow Chinese cabbage grown in the Jinghai area. The cabbage is savoury and salty – the brownish flakes are added to soups, fried rice, meat (particularly pork), noodles, or vegetables.

substitutes

None

availability

Asian stores

related recipes

Minced pork & salted egg