Stuffed Cabbage, Japanese Style

Overview:

Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: 214
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review Count: 2
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Pork, Vegetable, Meat, Japanese, Asian, Winter, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Inexpensive

Description:

These Japanese-style stuffed cabbage rolls are a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for a cozy lunch or snack. Tender napa cabbage leaves are filled with a savory mixture of ground pork, aromatic spices, and sauces, creating a mouthwatering dish that’s sure to please. Serve these delectable rolls alongside steamed rice, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds, and a crisp salad dressed with ginger dressing for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

1 head napa cabbage
2 cups fresh snow peas
8 oz ground pork
1 egg
1 tbsp sake
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1/2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp cornstarch
1/8 cup fresh ginger, finely minced
2 tbsp light soy sauce
2 3/4 tbsp mirin

Instructions:

Prepare Cabbage: Start by parboiling the cabbage leaves until they are almost tender. Then, drain and allow them to cool. Once cooled, cut away the thicker portion of the cabbage vein to make it easier to roll.
Prepare Stuffing: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, egg, sake, dark soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and minced ginger. Mix everything together until well combined.
Stuff and Roll: Divide the pork mixture evenly among the cabbage leaves, placing it at the base of each leaf. Roll up the cabbage leaves, folding in the sides to form an envelope shape. Secure the seam with a toothpick to keep the rolls intact during cooking.
Prepare Simmering Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together the light soy sauce and mirin to create the simmering sauce.
Cook the Rolls: Place the stuffed cabbage rolls in a saucepan and pour the simmering sauce over them. Cover the saucepan and bring it to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the rolls simmer for 8-9 minutes, allowing them to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
Cool and Garnish: Once cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the rolls to cool in the sauce, further enhancing their flavor. Meanwhile, prepare the snow peas by trimming the ends, stringing them, and cutting them into julienne strips. Parboil the snow pea strips until crisp-tender, then plunge them into cold ice water to stop the cooking process.
Final Touches: Reheat the stuffed cabbage rolls in the sauce before serving. To serve, remove the toothpicks from the rolls, cut them into thin rounds, and arrange them on a serving dish. Garnish with the blanched snow pea strips and ladle warm cooking sauce over them for an extra burst of flavor.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 214 per serving
Fat Content: 13.3g
Saturated Fat Content: 4.9g
Cholesterol Content: 87.4mg
Sodium Content: 1262.2mg
Carbohydrate Content: 7.5g
Fiber Content: 0.6g
Sugar Content: 1.7g
Protein Content: 13.8g

Enjoy these Japanese-style stuffed cabbage rolls as a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s both easy to make and budget-friendly. With their delicious combination of tender cabbage and savory pork filling, they’re sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!