Shredded cabbage is used in many dishes: salads, soups, side dishes. In addition, this cabbage is also used for salting. However, the shredding process is quite laborious. And a sharp knife plays an important role in it.
It is necessary
Cabbage, sharp knife, shredder
Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the cabbage well and remove a couple of top leaves from it. Cut off any dirt with a knife. If this is your first time shredding cabbage, choose a smaller head of cabbage and cut it in half. You can also cut the cabbage into quarters if you prefer. Place the cabbage on a wooden cutting board so that it is firmly in place. Now take a knife and start shredding. Cut the cabbage very finely, quickly lowering the knife from top to bottom. As the amount of shredded cabbage increases, place it in a separate container.
Step 2
The cabbage should be shredded correctly: in even and beautiful stripes. It is very important to choose the right direction. So, cross-cut the sheet. With this method, there will be much more juice than with longitudinal cutting. During salting, you will not need to add additional brine. Therefore, the fermentation will be better and more even. The width of the strips when shredding should be narrow: from one to three millimeters. If the strips are more than four millimeters, this is already a regular cut. The quality of the shredded cabbage directly affects the fermentation result. Strips that are too narrow will ferment quickly and therefore become sour and flabby. And wide strips will not ferment properly.
Step 3
If the cabbage has withered, it should not be shredded. After all, a dry head of cabbage does not emit juice at all. Use this cabbage to make stuffed cabbage. If you do choose to chop it, place the cabbage on a cutting board and cut into cubes. Flabby leaves are great for stewing or cooking borscht.
Step 4
When choosing a shredding knife, use the sharpest one. It should be free from flaws and rust. Another important selection criterion is a comfortable and non-slip handle. Or choose a knife with a high-quality rubberized handle: it does not slip in your hand. A shredder is a special tool for slicing cabbage. It is very easy to use: cut the cabbage across the veins of the leaves into pieces 7-8 cm wide and rub them on the shredder blade. The shredded cabbage will fall onto the cutting board from the other side of the appliance. The shredder is a plank with an inserted blade in the middle. This appliance does not take up much space in the kitchen.
Step 5
There is a special electric shredder. It is a pleasure to use it. The device is fully automated. All you have to do is cut the cabbage into pieces and place it in a container. After chopping the cabbage, salt it with salt and remember with a crush or hands. So, she will give more juice. This method is especially relevant for crispy cabbage salads. For shredding, choose only strong and fresh heads of cabbage.
