Unidentified Edible Objects

Ok, so you don't need to tell me that I'm lazy. Truth is, pre-cut vegetables are just very convenient when trying to prepare a quick meal. And besides, a single guy like would never have the chance of mixing this many kinds of vegetables without letting half of it rot away in the fridge. The Dutch Albert Heijn understands my needs, sporting a huge range of internationally themed pre-cut vegetables. My Swiss Coop is also trying, though here the choice is limited to a Chinese and an Oriental mix. Visual inspection showed that the Chinese mix was mainly cabbage, so the choice for the Oriental mix was from now on quickly made.

Hmmm, the last few weeks I have been enjoying several good stir-fried dishes! Only one thing kept bothering me. The Oriental mix also seemed not completely cabbage free. To be more precise, the mix contained a dark somewhat rubbery cabbage variety that was unknown to me.


Needless to say, I picked it out and threw it away.

But these kind of things bother me. Being from a cabbage-culture, I couldn't believe I didn't know this type. So, when I bought my Oriental vegetables today I decided to check what I was dealing with. Well, not cabage apparently...

Last few weeks I have consistently been throwing away the most exquisite ingredient of my Oriental vegetable mix: Judas Ear mushrooms.



So from now on I'm enjoying stir-fried dishes with extra bounce. Now that I know I can't throw it away anymore....

Bon appetit!