Description
If you’re searching for a recipe that captures the essence of comforting, homemade cuisine with a touch of elegance, look no further than these delectable Steamed Cabbage Rolls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large savoy or Napa cabbage leaves
- 4 dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated (reserve soaking liquid)
- 200 g minced pork, chicken, or beef
- 1 stalk scallion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp light soy sauce
- 1 pinch Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 pinch sugar
- Dash sesame oil
- Sauce: 3 Tbsp reserved mushroom soaking water, 1 Tbsp oyster sauce, 1/2 tsp cornstarch (slurry)
- Optional: carrot strips for tying rolls
Instructions
- Submerge the cabbage leaves in boiling water for about 20 seconds, ensuring they are just wilted but not overly cooked. Drain them promptly and set them aside. This step ensures the leaves are pliable enough for rolling.
- Finely chop the rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, taking care to reserve the soaking liquid for later. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped mushrooms with minced meat, scallion, soy sauce, five-spice powder, sugar, and a dash of sesame oil. Blend the ingredients thoroughly until you have a unified mixture for the filling.
- Lay each cabbage leaf flat, and place about ⅛ of the filling on the stem end. Roll them into neat cylinders, and, if using, tie them with a thin strip of carrot for extra security and a splash of color.
- Arrange the assembled rolls seam-side down on a heatproof plate that fits inside your steamer. Steam them for 10 minutes, or up to 12 minutes if you’ve chilled them beforehand. The steaming will cook the filling and soften everything just right.
- While the rolls steam, whisk together the reserved mushroom soaking water, oyster sauce, and cornstarch slurry in a saucepan. Heat the mixture until it thickens into a glossy, rich sauce. Once the rolls are done steaming, drizzle this sauce over them and serve immediately.
Notes
Prepping the filling a day ahead allows the flavors to develop, enhancing the dish when cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sodium: Adjust according to soy sauce used
- Protein: 12-15 g