head of Napa cabbage, also known as Chinese cabbage. It features an elongated shape with densely packed, pale green, crinkled leaves and thick, crisp white stalks at its base. Napa cabbage is a highly versatile and popular vegetable in Asian cuisine, famously used for making kimchi, a staple Korean fermented dish. It's also excellent for stir-fries, soups, hot pots, or eaten raw in salads and slaws due to its mild, slightly sweet flavor and crunchy texture.