Description
Steamed cabbage rolls, or 翡翠包肉, offer a delightful fusion of flavors wrapped in tender cabbage leaves. This healthy dish features a savory filling made from minced beef or chicken combined with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, these rolls are visually striking and low in carbs, making them an ideal choice for those seeking lighter meals. With easy preparation steps and the flexibility to customize the filling, you’ll find this recipe not only satisfying but also fun to make. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces or alongside rice for a complete meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 savoy cabbage leaves
- 200 g minced beef or chicken
- 4 dried shiitake mushrooms (rehydrated)
- 1 stalk scallions, finely chopped
- Soy sauce, sesame oil, Chinese five spice powder
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage leaves by removing the core and blanching them in boiling water for 2 minutes until pliable.
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced meat with scallions, chopped mushrooms, soy sauce, sesame oil, Chinese five spice powder, and cornstarch.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling onto each cabbage leaf. Fold in the sides and roll tightly.
- Steam the rolls in a bamboo steamer over boiling water for about 10 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve hot with dipping sauces if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 cabbage rolls (about 150g)
- Calories: 234
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 586 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg