Purple Cabbage

Question: Is purple cabbage the same thing as red cabbage? I bought a small round, purple orb of cabbage from the grocery store and they'd labeled it "Red Cabbage." But I have a recipe calling for "purple cabbage." So, are they the same thing?

Answer: Same thing, but shades will be different, depending on the variety and where it was grown

Question: Can I use purple cabbage leaves to relieve engorgement during weaning or does it have to be green? My son has turned one and we are done nursing. I slowly weaned him over the past month dropping one feeding each week. Now I haven't fed him in over 48 hours and my breasts are really sore, hard and engorged. I have heard of the cabbage leaves....but all websites say green. Can I use purple? I have some in the fridge right now or will only green work? Thanks! Tracey

Answer: it doesn't matter - as long as it COLD- that is the key

Question: Why must they put purple cabbage in my salad? It is nearly impossible nowadays to order a salad that doesn't a boatload of purple cabbage in it. Why is this? I get REALLY tired of having to pick it all out. Disgusting stuff.

Answer: i dont like purple cabbage when i dine out

Question: what is the difference between green and purple cabbage, and why, they are different? cabbages are one of my not so liked vegies. but somehow, it is finding its way to my appetite lately, and I am a bit con fused on which of the two is more nutritious. please' forgive me for being ignorant about cabbage. thanks!

Answer: there is little nutritional difference between the red and green varieties of cabbage. the red variety tends to take longer to mature in the garden, and as a result is a little tougher than the green or white varieties. all cabbage varieties are extremely healthful, good sources of vitamin c (the white variety has the same amount of vitamin c per serving as lemon juice), and terrific sources of dietary fiber. if you cook the red variety, you will need to add a little acid to the water to keep the "red" color, otherwise it turns blue. try using it raw in cole slaw recipes, shredded raw instead of lettuce as a taco topper, or the old standard, stewed with meat (corned beef & cabbage with potatoes is a favorite in our house).

Question: can someone tell me how to cook purple cabbage, Simple and easy thanks? i n dont want a way to make slaw or anything. can i just biol it with some seasoning like green cabbage. Is it any good that way?

Answer: Treat it the same way as ordinary Green Cabbage.

Question: Vegan purple cabbage soup and maybe with red onion? Please. I've been making green cabbage soups but I was wondering how to make purple.

Answer: Title: Turkish Borscht Categories: Soups, Vegetarian, Vegetables Yield: 6 servings 1 tb Safflower Oil 2 Red Onions, chopped 3 Cloves Garlic, chopped 1 lb Raw beets, chopped 2 c Shredded cabbage 2 Stalks Celery, sliced 2 md Potatoes, diced 1 md Green or red pepper, chopped 2 qt Water or Vegetable stock 1/2 lb Tomatoes, chopped Sea salt and pepper to taste 1/2 ts Dill seeds, crushed Juice of one lemon 3 tb Chopped fresh dill 1 c Plain low-fat yogurt Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed soup pot and add onion and garlic. Saute for a couple of minutes and then add the other vegetables, dill seeds, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, for another minute, then add water or stock. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and cook for 1 hour. Remove 2 cups from pot and puree in a blender or put through a food mill. Return to soup pot. Correct seasonings. Serve, topping each bowl with a spoonful of yogurt. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Authentic Russian Borscht (Borsch, Borshch) Cabbage Beet Soup Recipe * 1/2 head fresh green cabbage * 1 medium beet * 2 potatoes * 1 medium carrot * 2 small onions * 2 cloves garlic * 2 TBSP vinegar (acidity 3%) * 2 TBSP tomato paste * 1 TBSP fresh dill * 2 TBSP fresh parsley * 2 bay leaves * 3 peppercorns black pepper * 70-80 g vegetable oil * 3 lt vegetable stock * 2 TBSP sugar * salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1. Wash the beet and peel it. Do not throw away the skin. Cut the beet into julienne. In a large pan heat some oil, add the beet and cook until half done. Add 1 tablespoon of the tomato paste and stir, keep cooking for 3 to 5 minutes. Add 100 grams of the stock and cook for 10-15 minutes. Take off the stove. 2. Put the saved beet skin in a small saucepan. Add two cups of water and some sugar. Cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes. At the end add 1 teaspoon of the vinegar. Strain and discard the beet skin and save the liquid. 3. Cut the onions and the carrot into julienne, heat some oil in the pan and cook the vegetables until half done, add the rest of the tomato paste, stir, cook for 5-7 minutes. 4. Slice the potatoes, shred the cabbage and finely mince the garlic. 5. In a large heavy pot boil the rest of the stock, add the bay leaves and the peppercorns and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the potato slices together with some salt, return to boil and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add the shredded cabbage and cook on a medium heat for 8-10 minutes. Add the beet and cook for 3-5 minutes. Add the carrot and the onions, return to boil. Add the liquid left from boiling the beet skin and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add sugar, salt, ground black pepper, finely chopped dill and parsley and the garlic. Bring to a boil. Add the rest of the vinegar. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Hints for the Vegetarian Russian Borscht Cabbage Beet Soup Recipe The vegetables should be just a bit undercooked. Do not let the liquid to boil after you add the vinegar. Borscht should have a sweet and sour taste and a bright, intense color. It is the best to eat the soup 1-1.5 hours after it is done. This borscht recipe is a vegetarian one, but you can use a beef or a chicken stock as a base instead. (makes 4 to 5 servings) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Question: Is it true that purple cabbage can help you lose weight? I am trying to lose weight and I heard the if you boil purple cabbage and water which makes a soup and tehn you eat it that it helps you lose a LOT of weight

Answer: Fibre do help you lose weight - I guess this is kind of true. Although, you may get fibre from a vareity of sources, almost all fruits and vegetables contain lots of fibre as does whole cereals. I recently lost some weight, the things that helped me the most are regular exercize and reduced sugar intake.

Question: I have purple cabbage, baby carrots, yellow bell pepper, brocolli, tomatoes, onions, ketchup and mustard? Can someone help me cook up something interesting. Even a salad would do

Answer: The cabbage, baby carrots, yellow bell pepper, broccoli, and onions can be used to make a veggie type stir fry. Or you could small dice all ingredients, toss together, and make a dressing using the ketchup, mustard, and a thinner. You could make purple veggie cabbage rolls, topped with ketchup and mustard, I have to admit to running out of ideas for using ONLY the ingredients you have listed. If I knew what else you might have (if anything) in your pantry, I could probably come up with more for you. It sounds like you are trying to eat all your leftover food items before the big day. I applaud you for that, as a lot of people just toss and waste. Happy Thanksgiving.

Question: Can I use the outer leaves of a growing purple cabbage for cooking? I have a huge ( about 2 1/2 foot cabbage including outer bottom leaves in my garden. I have been breaking off the lower leaves,( about one and 1/2 foot each ) and throwing them away to let my lettuce get more sun. It's organic. Can I shred it and use it? And if so, ??? How would I cook it??? Thanks a million for your answers

Answer: You could eat them but they would not have the good crunchy texture of the inner leaves... If you really want to use them try cabbage soup... i don't see anything wrong with it, and they have lots of recipes for it online. congrats on the huge plant!

Question: What can I cook with a purple cabbage? I got it in my organic box and it isn't something we usually use. Any ideas?

Answer: Ingredients Red Cabbage and Apples 1 small red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced 3 medium apples, cored and grated 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 dash red pepper flakes (optional) 1 cup cooked crumbled bacon (optional) Directions Combine cabbage, apples, red wine vinegar, sugar, cloves and pepper flakes if using, in slow cooker. Cover and cook on High 6 hours. stirring after 3 hours. Sprinkle with bacon, if desired.

Question: what color does a purple cabbage indicator turn an acid and a base.? Does it have to always change colors? Thanks a bunch for any responses.

Answer: The color changes from reddish-purple to a yellow-green color. My recollection is that the acid reaction is green, while the base reaction is reddish. Color change will only occur when the pH passes the threshold for the indicator. So a mild acid might not cause a color change if that acid is not strong enough to drop the pH below the threshold. Incidentally, this is somethnig you can easily answer for yourself if you have access to a red cabbage. Chop it up in a blender, boil the pulpy mass, and pass the liquid it through a filter, then let it evaporate. In the red state it tends to be a thick paste, but in the green state it will form long, thin, needle-like crystals.

Question: What color would the pH be of NaOH when purple cabbage juice is added to it?

Answer: Blue. The juice of RED cabbage can be used as a home-made pH indicator, turning red in acid and blue in basic solutions

Question: I would like to know, what Country uses the most purple cabbage?

Answer: I would say that is is likely Russia. In General Russia and other eastern Europian countries eat 7 times the amount of cabbage as we do in the North Amercia. ""Red" cabbage (magenta to purplish) was first described in England in 1570, all of the early varieties being round-headed. Now there are red varieties of all the various head shapes. The "red" color is confined to the "skin" of each leaf and stem, the cells beneath possessing normal green or white color. When cut before cooking, a head of red cabbage presents a pretty contrast of red and white. Savoy-leaved and red cabbages are little grown in the United States. Red varieties, however, are popular in northern Europe and savoyed varieties in the warmer parts of Europe. Most cabbage grown in this country is of the smooth-leaved green or white kind."

Question: what happens when you mix purple cabbage liquid with lemon window cleaner? if you boil cabbage and pour it into a glass and put lemon window cleaner it it what happens

Answer: Grr... My brother did a project on this... He actually performed the experiment. I think it turned violet. I think it did... sorry if I wasn't much help :(

Question: Vegan recipe purple cabbage soup and maybe with red onion? please I was wondering how to spice it in a complimentary way... with specific herbs. etc.

Answer: add the cabbage just before serving. visit the produce section of the grocer & try some new veggies in your soup. don't forget to add a form of protein -beans are great.

Question: how do the colors of the universal indicator compare to the colors of the purple cabbage indicator? please help !

Answer: universal indicator shows a wide variety of pH as cabbage indicates only above 7 or below, a pink on universal is pH one purple is pH fourteen

Question: Does purple cabbage have the same effect as green cabbage while taking warfarin?

Answer: Good question! It has less vitamin K than traditional green cabbage. Vitamin K tends to be higher in dark leafy green things. Purple cabbabe is still something to eat in moderation though.

Question: At a restaurant, we had sweet purple cabbage as a side - it seemed like it may have been boiled, anyone have? any idea how to recreate this? it wasnt sugary sickly sweet, just a nice sweetness to it - anyone have a recipie or ideas of how to recreate this??

Answer: K - Jay , it sounds like you had Wine Kraut . Its a mix of purple cabbage , wine , lemon juice , sugar and some butter and it all gets boiled together . I also add caraway seeds and bacon to mine . I have a recipe for it , but its late here and I am tired . I don't post web sites all my postings are from my personal collection and I type them from there . if you wait till tomorrow I promise I will post it here for you . Wine Kraut 1/4 c. butter 1/3 c. lemon juice 1/4 c. b.sugar 1/2 c. dry white wine 1/2 tsp. caraway seeds salt 4 c. shredded purple cabbage 2 med. apples , peeled , pared In large saucepan , melt butter , stir in juice , sugar , water , caraway and salt . Add cabbage and apples ; bring to a boil .Reduce heat ; cover and simmer 25 - 30 minutes . I like to add bacon that I have cooked and drained on paper towels ; then add to cabbage . I really love this recipe , but don't make it much anymore .

Question: Does anyone know where I can find Purple Floral Cabbage? It was in my wedding bouquet. Is that the correct name for it?

Answer: Hi , I think this is what your seeking http://www.territorial-seed.com/stores/1… These look like cabbage roses on long stems with compact heads...much more compact than the ornamental cabbages/ kale

Question: Is romaine lettuce and purple cabbage okay for hamsters to eat?

Answer: A small bit of romaine is fine. You might want to check on the purple cabbage. I know a bit of green is ok. The purple has an enzyme that causes problems with rats and guinea pigs, so I would guess it probably would effect gerbils and/or hamsters as well.