Healthy Sesame Ginger Cabbage Rolls
Tender cabbage rolls filled with seasoned ground chicken, rice, and vegetables, simmered in a savory sesame ginger sauce.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
1 large green cabbage
1 lb lean ground chicken or turkey
1 cup cooked rice
1 medium carrot, grated
3 green onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sesame seeds
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water
1 tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish
2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
1. Blanch cabbage leaves until flexible.
2. Mix ground meat, rice, carrot, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
3. Fill cabbage leaves and roll tightly.
4. Arrange seam-side down in a deep skillet.
5. Whisk soy sauce, water, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and rice vinegar.
6. Pour sauce around rolls and cover.
7. Simmer 30–40 minutes until tender and cooked through to 165°F.
8. Stir cornstarch mixture into sauce and simmer until thickened.
9. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
Use ground turkey or a plant-based alternative.
Trim thick cabbage ribs to make rolling easier.
Serve with steamed rice or vegetables.
Refrigerate leftovers for 3–4 days.
Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
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