Does red cabbage need to be cooked?

Does red cabbage need to be cooked?

Red cabbage can also be boiled. To preserve the crunch, cook in salted boiling water with a teaspoon of vinegar for 5 minutes unless a softer consistency is desired in which case cook for a little longer.

Can you cook red cabbage the same as green cabbage?

Raw leaves are somewhat peppery in flavor, but the cabbage gets sweeter as it cooks. Red Cabbage – Similar to green cabbage, but with dark reddish-purple leaves. We think the flavor is a little deeper and earthier. Pick heads that are tight and heavy for their size, and slice it thinly for any preparation.

What do you eat with red cabbage?

In the summer you have coleslaw, in the winter you have braised cabbage. I love serving it with savory dishes like roasted meat and mashed potatoes and find that it's light, tangy flavor helps lighten the sometimes heavy feel of fall and winter meals.