A Selection of Savoy Cabbages

Although called Savoy Cabbage it doesn't come from the Savoy area of France but is more likely to originate from England or the Netherland. It has a firm crinkly texture which can be very useful for some dishes. Those emerald coloured leaves have a tender taste and but are still crunchy.

There are three main varieties: Savoy King, Tundra and Winter King. The Savoy Cabbage is a Winter Variety of Cabbages which is resistant to the cold.

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Savoy Cabbage are darker on the outside then gradually clearer in the center.

The large leaves of the Savoy Cabbage can of course be cut into ribbons, shredded, but they can also be used as recipient like a little Vegetable plate and even as little parcels to be stuffed. So they are of versatile use.

Lets give you some ideas of Meals with that good all rounder that is the Savoy Cabbage. Starting by the Breakfast, yes, the full English Breakfast:

My personal preference is to skip the Beans on the plate. The reason is simple, they do make me fart. This caused a very embarassing moment for me on the Tube, the Picadilly Line, one afternoon, on the busy train, people were herding themselves together in one corner of the carriage as far away from the smell I couldn't stop releasing...

Anyhow you can replace the Beans, by a shredded Savoy Cabbage which can be Sautéed in the frying pan along with the Mushrooms. Fried or griddled Tomatoes, grilled Bacon and Banger (Sausage) and a couple of fried Eggs or Scrambled ones depending of your liking will complete your full English Breakfast.