How to Cook Cabbage - Cooking Times
Leafy Greens
Season: Spring, Winter
Cooking Times by Method
🥗 Raw
Shredded as a side dish. Coleslaw is a classic
💧 Boil
1-2 min
From boiling water
Rough chop. Add the core first
🔥 Stir-fry
2-3 min
High heat, quick cooking. Finish before water releases
📡 Microwave
2-3 min
200g at 600W for about 2.5 min. Cover loosely with wrap
♨️ Steam
3-5 min
Rough chop. Enhances sweetness
Common Mistakes
- Adding core and leaves together leaving the core undercooked — add the core first
- Stir-frying too long releases water — use high heat briefly