Alternative To Savoy Cabbage

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Nigella's Wide Noodles With Lamb Shank in Aromatic Broth (from COOK, EAT, REPEAT) is a bowlful of tender lamb in a spiced broth with noodles and shredded Savoy cabbage. Savoy cabbage has deep green, crinkled leaves and is slightly more tender than regular white/green cabbage.

If you can't find Savoy cabbage then Chinese cabbage (also called Napa cabbage or sometimes Nappa cabbage) would be the best alternative. The stems are broader than those of a Savoy cabbage but they are more tender, cook fairly quickly and the cabbage is shredded before cooking which will speed up the cooking time. If you can't find Chinese cabbage then any leafy vegetables that you prefer could be used.