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Asian Style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. Crispy, crunchy, and fresh these stuffed cabbage rolls are a perfect bundle of delicious taste. Tender cabbage leaves are filled with perfectly seasoned veggie mix, crumbled tofu, and a spicy sauce mixture. They are just right for entertaining as well as lunch boxes and any time snacking. Vegan and plant-based. Suitable for weight loss and low-calorie meal plans.
This recipe is super versatile. You can change the stuffing according to your taste and preference. A great alternative to traditional dumplings these can be steamed or seared in a pan with very less oil.
If you are into clean eating and trying to cut on carbs then this recipe is just perfect for you. After all, you are experiencing the most delicious dumplings without any guilt.
Ingredients we need to make this,
Cabbage- I have used normal fresh cabbage however using napa cabbage, and savoy cabbage is perfectly fine.
Oil -Just a little bit to cook the dumpling on both sides.
Veggies for stuffing,
Grated carrot, grated cabbage, Finely chopped broccoli, Finely chopped bell peppers, crumbled tofu/paneer, Onion, ginger, garlic.
Condiments,
salt, crushed black pepper, dark soy sauce, and spicy red chili sauce.
How to cook?
Remove cabbage leaves carefully after removing the main stalk.
Boil them in hot boiling water to make them soft. If they are very very fresh just dip them in hot water till they feel soft. Remove them on a paper towel to soak all the excess water.
Make veggie and tofu stuffing to make the cabbage dumpling.
Place the stuffing in the middle and make a nice roll /dumpling of cabbage leaves.
heat a little bit of oil in a frying pan and charr them from both sides. You can steam them as well. Remove them in a plate and serve with some chili sauce.
How to serve cabbage rolls?
They are just perfect appetizer bundles to serve anywhere. Prepare them in advance before you need to serve and just steam or charr to perfection at the time of serving. Serve along with some sweet chili sauce, peanut sauce, or even garlic chutney. They taste great at any time and with anything.
Can we freeze the cabbage rolls?
In a normal scenario, I will not advise to store them after being cooked. They will be soggy and mushy. Just make the dumpling in advance. Keep them in the fridge and cook them just before serving.
You May want to check a few of my cabbage recipes,
Potato, Cabbage, and Peas Curry
Cabbage and Carrot Stir-fry with Green Peas
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Method
- Fill a big pan with enough water to dip and boil 5 cabbage leaves.If you do not have a large pan /pot do it one by one.
- Remove the leaves and place them on a paper towel when they feel tender.
- Now for making the stuffing take a pan and heat 1 tbsp of oil to it .Add chopped ginger and garlic .Saute for 30 seconds and add chopped onion .Saute till they look soft and add all the vegetables.Stir once and add tofu/paneer .Furthermore add crushed blackpepper ,salt and all the sauces.Give everything a nice stir and switch off the flame.
- Place a cabbage leaf on a board and place one Tbsp of stuffing in the middle just near the stem of the cabbage. Fold the stem over the filling ten both sides.Roll them just like a cigar and place them seam- side down.If you are scared of opening them put a toothpick in them.
- Heat a pan with the rest of the oil.Sear cabbage/rolls/dumplings on both sides.
- Place them on a plate with some sauce of your choice and serve.
- Enjoy.
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