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Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Also called Cabbage, Wild Cabbage, Kale, Chou Mollier, Haria, Kohlrabi, Marrow Stem Kale
Savoy cabbage is a winter vegetable variety of Brassica oleracea with crinkled, dark green leaves and a firm, round heart. It is a cool-season crop that grows best in full sun with steady moisture.
Savoy cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. sabauda L. or Brassica oleracea Savoy Cabbage Group) is a variety or cultivar group of the plant species Brassica oleracea. Savoy cabbage is a winter vegetable and one of several cabbage varieties. It has crinkled, emerald green leaves,
which are crunchy with a slightly elastic consistency on the palate.
Savoy cabbage maintains a firm texture when cooked, which is desired in some recipes. Savoy cabbage can be used in a variety of ways. It pairs well with white wine, apples, spices, horseradish and meat. It can be used for roulades, in stews and soups, such as borscht, as well as roasted plain and drizzled with olive oil. It can be used in preserved recipes such as kimchi or sauerkraut, and with strong and unusual seasonings such as juniper.
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