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Healthy Steamed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Healthy Steamed Cabbage Rolls Recipe
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Healthy Steamed Cabbage Rolls featuring a flavorful ground chicken or pork filling infused with ginger, garlic, and aromatic seasonings, steamed to perfection and served with a savory oyster and soy sauce glaze. This nutritious, low-fat dish is perfect for a light and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Cabbage Rolls

  • About 12–14 cabbage leaves
  • 1 lb ground chicken or pork
  • 2 inch knob ginger, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cooking wine
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • White pepper, to taste

Sauce

  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tsp cornstarch (for slurry)
  • 6 tsp water (for slurry)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cabbage Leaves: Remove about 14 cabbage leaves, one by one. Use a knife to trim the tough stem part at the bottom of each leaf, making it easier to roll later.
  2. Blanch the Leaves: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Submerge each cabbage leaf individually for about 1 minute until slightly softened. Set aside to cool.
  3. Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken or pork, minced ginger, garlic, diced carrot, chopped green onions, light soy sauce, cooking wine, oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Mix well until fully incorporated.
  4. Divide the Filling: Portion the filling into 14 equal parts for even rolling.
  5. Assemble the Rolls: Lay one cabbage leaf flat on a cutting board. Place one portion of filling near the stem end. Roll the leaf tightly like a burrito. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
  6. Steam the Rolls: Place the rolls in a steamer and steam for 15-20 minutes until the filling is cooked through.
  7. Prepare the Sauce: In a small pan over medium heat, combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, and water. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry (2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 6 tsp water). Cook until sauce thickens; add more slurry if needed for desired consistency.
  8. Serve: Pour the sauce over the steamed cabbage rolls. Optionally garnish with white sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy your healthy cabbage rolls!

Notes

  • Trimming the cabbage stem is key for easy rolling and bite-sized rolls.
  • Blanching softens leaves and prevents tearing during rolling.
  • You can substitute ground chicken or pork with ground turkey or beef as preferred.
  • For thicker sauce, gradually add more cornstarch slurry while stirring.
  • These rolls can be prepared in advance and steamed just before serving.
  • Leftover rolls keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

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