Chinese Steamed Cabbage Rolls, or known as 白菜捲, are a simple and healthy dish consists of cabbage leaves wrapped around savory filling, typically made with ground meat, vegetables, and aromatic seasonings. These rolls are then steamed to perfection, allowing the flavors to come out while retaining the texture of the cabbage leaves. With just a few simple ingredients and easy cooking method, you can create a dish that is both nutritious and delicious.

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WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE:

1. Nutritional Benefits: We all know that cabbage is a super healthy food. It is full of vitamins, minerals, and fibers. Cabbage is also high in antioxidants and may even help fight inflammation!
2. Simple Ingredients: Steamed cabbage rolls only requires a few simple ingredients that you can find in any grocery stores. It is easy to make and does not require special technique.
3. Versatile: This recipe is highly versatile and forgiving. You can use different filings and seasonings based on your liking. You can substitute ground pork with ground beef, chicken, or turkey. You can also chop up leftover veggies and incorporate them into the filling.
4. Delicious: The combination of crisp cabbage leaves and flavorful filling makes this dish both delicious and satisfying!

INGREDIENTS:

• Cabbage
• Ground Pork
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Carrots
• Green Onion
• Soy Sauce
• Cooking wine
• Salt
• White Pepper
• White Sesame Seeds, for garnish (optional)

HOW TO MAKE STEAMED CABBAGE ROLLS:

PREPARE CABBAGE LEAVES

Carefully remove cabbage leaves, one by one. I ended up making enough filling for about 14 cabbage leaves. Lay the leaves down and use a knife to remove part of the tough stem at the bottom. This will make it easier to roll later.

Then bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, take one cabbage leaf at a time and blanch the cabbage leaf for about 1-2 minutes, or until slightly softened. Set the cooked cabbage leaves to the side while you prepare the filling.

PREPARE THE MEAT FILLING

In a large bowl, combine ground pork, minced garlic, diced carrots, chopped green onions, soy sauce, cooking wine, oyster sauce, salt, and white pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.

Divide the filling into 14 equal portions.

ASSEMBLE CABBAGE ROLLS

Take one cabbage leaf and lay it flat on a cutting board. Place one portion of the filling onto the leaf, closer to the stem. Roll the leaf like a burrito, tucking the meat toward the center. Repeat the same process with the remaining leaves and filling.

STEAM

Arrange the cabbage rolls in a steamer. Steam the cabbage rolls for about 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is cooked through and the cabbage leaves are tender.

MAKE THE SAUCE

While the cabbage rolls are steaming, prepare the sauce. In a small sauce pan, combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, and water. Heat over medium heat until the sauce is simmering. Add cornstarch slurry to the sauce and cook until the sauce is thickened. Add more cornstarch if you prefer thicker sauce.

Pour the sauce over the teamed cabbage rolls, or dip the cabbage rolls into the sauce. Garnish with white sesame seeds (optional). Serve hot and enjoy!

OTHER HEALTHY RECIPES YOU MAY ENJOY:

• GARLIC GINGER CHICKEN SOUP (BOOST IMMUNITY)
• EASY TOMATO EGG STIR-FRY (番茄炒蛋)
• EASY MATCHA STRAWBERRY SAGO

If you make this recipe, please leave a comment below and let me know what you think. Make sure you also tag me @onehappybite on Instagram and hashtag it #onehappybite so I can see your creations!

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