Description
Healthy Steamed Cabbage Rolls are a delicious and nutritious option that combines the goodness of tender cabbage leaves with a savory filling. This recipe is ideal for those who want to enjoy a wholesome meal without sacrificing flavor. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, these rolls are not only satisfying but also versatile, allowing you to customize the filling to your liking. With fresh ingredients and aromatic seasonings, each bite offers a delightful experience. Whether you’re preparing them ahead for meal prep or serving them fresh, these cabbage rolls are sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–14 cabbage leaves
- 1 lb ground chicken or beef
- 2-inch knob ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cooking apple vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt
- White pepper
- 1 cup water
- Cornstarch slurry: 2 tsp cornstarch mix with 6 tsp water
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage leaves by removing them and trimming the tough stem.
- Blanch the leaves in boiling water for about 1 minute until softened.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat with ginger, garlic, carrot, green onion, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the rolls by placing filling onto each leaf and rolling tightly.
- Steam the rolls for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare sauce ingredients in a pan; thicken as desired with cornstarch slurry.
- Serve warm with sauce poured over top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cabbage rolls (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg