Fennel
10.0Shred for slaw, add anise seed for flavor
11 gluten-free substitutes for cabbage — top pick Fennel at 100% function match.
Shred for slaw, add anise seed for flavor
Shredded for peppery crunch in tacos and slaws
Halve or shred, same brassica flavor
Shred finely, holds up in cooking
Shred fine for slaw-style salads
Shred for slaw, stays crunchy; peel before using
Cooks down more, add at end of cooking
Diced onions add sweet depth when braised; won't provide cabbage's crunch, best in cooked dishes only
Earthy flavor, use stems for crunch and leaves wilted
Milder, good in slaws and stir-fries
Fellow brassica, works braised in stews
Fennel: Anise flavor absent from cabbage
Lettuce: Lettuce wilts — no hold for cooking
Onions: Onions won't provide cabbage's crunch raw
Bok Choy: Thinner and crunchier than dense squash flesh
Rutabaga: Denser root — longer cooking than cabbage