In Vietnam, there is a wide variety of vegetables and it can sometimes be difficult to identify and differentiate between them. To help you make more informed choices when buying vegetables at the market, here are some popular vegetables in Vietnam and tips on how to identify them.
Cabbage (also known as bitter cabbage)
Cabbage has thick, succulent petioles that form a concave groove in the middle. The ornamental leaves have irregular serrations. When cooked, cabbage has a slightly bitter and spicy taste. People often add a little ginger when cooking cabbage soup.
Spikes reform
This type of cabbage has a young stem that grows up, spreading leaves, and yellow flowers. It is commonly used in boiled and stir-fried dishes.
Sweet cabbage
Sweet cabbage, also known as kale, has slightly rounded leaves that narrow down to a flat base. It can be used in boiling, stir-frying, and making delicious soups.
Chinese bok choy, white cabbage
Chinese bok choy, also known as white cabbage, has a thick white stem shaped like a spoon and contains a lot of water. It can be used in various delicious dishes such as boiling, cooking soup, and stir-frying.
Green cabbage or lotus
Green cabbage, also known as lotus, can be round or fan-shaped with wrinkled leaves. It has a spicy taste and can be used in cooking soup and pickling.
Watercress
Watercress has thin stems and many small leaves, distinguishing it from other types of cabbage. It can be used in cooking soup, dipping in hot pot, or stir-frying.
Cabbage
Cabbage has spherical rolled leaves, making it easy to recognize. It can be used in boiling, stir-frying, cooking soup, and even making salads.
Cabbage
Cabbage has round, cylindrical leaves. The inner leaves are light green while the outer leaves are dark green. It is commonly used to make kimchi and can also be stir-fried or used in hot pot dishes.
Kale
Kale has curly leaves from the beginning to the end. It is often used in salads or smoothies.
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