Description
Warm and comforting cabbage dumplings filled with a savory meat or tofu mixture, perfect for family gatherings or cozy meals.
Ingredients
- Cabbage leaves
- Ground meat (beef, chicken, or tofu)
- Onion, finely chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Soy sauce
- Ginger, grated
- Salt
- Pepper
- Optional: green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage leaves: Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water for about 2 minutes until softened. Remove them from the water and let cool.
- Mix the filling: In a bowl, combine the ground meat (or tofu), finely chopped onion, minced garlic, soy sauce, grated ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Fill the cabbage leaves: Take a cabbage leaf and place a spoonful of the filling in the center. Fold the sides over the filling and roll it up tightly.
- Repeat the process: Continue this until all the filling is used.
- Steam the dumplings: Place the dumplings in a steamer basket and steam them for about 15-20 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve hot, garnished with green onions if desired.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with filling options like mushrooms or cheese for creative variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 dumplings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg