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Napa Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Juicy Napa Cabbage Rolls Recipe Ready in Just 40 Minutes

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A simple and flavorful recipe for Napa cabbage rolls filled with ground beef, mushrooms, and a savory sauce.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 1215 rolls 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1215 Napa cabbage leaves
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 red onion, finely diced
  • 8 oz mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Blanch cabbage leaves for 2–3 minutes until soft and pliable. Pat dry.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Sauté onion and mushrooms for 3–4 minutes.
  5. Add ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked.
  6. Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and chili sauce.
  7. Pour most of the sauce into the filling (reserve some for serving).
  8. Simmer 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  9. Trim thick stems from cabbage leaves.
  10. Add 1½–2 tablespoons filling and roll tightly.
  11. Return skillet to medium heat.
  12. Place rolls seam-side down. Cook 2 minutes per side until golden.
  13. Drizzle with reserved sauce. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Blanching makes the leaves pliable.
  • Roll tightly to prevent breaking.
  • Use smaller leaves by overlapping them slightly.
  • Seal by folding the sides inward before rolling.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg