cai gan
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100g)
Common Serving Sizes
How long to burn 136 kcal
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About cai gan
A dehydrated vegetable product, concentrated in fiber and convenient to store.
Health Benefits of cai gan
Highly concentrated fiber
100g of cai-gan (dried vegetables) has 12g fiber, 8g protein, 25g carbs, just 1g fat and 136 kcal. Dehydration shrinks volume and weight while concentrating fiber and minerals - a light, easily stored fiber boost.
A low-fat, fiber-dense ingredient
A traditional Chinese preservation method covering meigan-cai, dried cabbage and dried radish. It extends shelf life and adds unique flavour - a classic ingredient in soups, stewed meat and steamed dishes.
Rehydrating and eating
Soak in water 30 min-2 hours to soften; soaked weight rises 2-3x. Use the soaking water in soup to keep nutrients. It pairs wonderfully with fatty meat (e.g. meigancai pork, dried-vegetable pork bone soup) as it absorbs oil.