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Napa Cabbage Rolls

Savory Napa Cabbage Rolls with a Ginger-Soy Twist

These Napa Cabbage Rolls offer a comforting and nostalgic meal, packed with protein and flavor, making them perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage Rolls
  • 12-15 leaves Napa Cabbage Leaves Blanch briefly for best results.
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 cup Mushrooms Chopped finely for seamless integration.
For the Savory Soy-Ginger Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Opt for low-sodium if preferred.
  • 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar Can substitute with honey or sugar alternative.
  • 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil Omit if avoiding oils.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh, minced.
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger Fresh, grated.
  • 1 Tbsp Chili Garlic Sauce Optional for added heat.
For Garnishing
  • 2 Tbsp Scallions Thinly sliced.
  • 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds Toast for extra flavor.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

How to Make Napa Cabbage Rolls
  1. Blanch the napa cabbage leaves for 2-3 minutes in boiling salted water. Pat dry.
  2. In a skillet, heat oil and sauté onions and mushrooms for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger.
  4. Pour most of the sauce into the beef mixture, stir well and let simmer for a few minutes.
  5. Trim thick stems from cabbage leaves. Place about 1.5-2 tablespoons of filling on each leaf and roll tightly.
  6. In the same skillet, drizzle more oil and pan-sear the rolls seam-side down for about 2 minutes per side.
  7. Drizzle reserved sauce over rolls and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store assembled rolls in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze uncooked rolls for up to 3 months. Reheat as needed.

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