Healthy Cabbage Dumplings You Need to Try
Savory, juicy cabbage dumplings filled with seasoned meat, garlic, ginger, and chopped cabbage. Easy to make, pan-steamed to golden perfection, and perfect for dipping or freezing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 24 dumplings 1x
Ingredients
1 lb ground pork, chicken, or turkey
1½ cups finely chopped cabbage
2 green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 egg
Wonton wrappers or blanched cabbage leaves
1 tbsp oil (for frying)
¼ cup water (for steaming)
Instructions
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prinkle salt on cabbage, let sit 10 mins, then squeeze out moisture.
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Mix meat, cabbage, onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and egg.
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Place 1 tbsp filling in center of wrapper or leaf. Fold and seal edges.
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Heat oil in skillet over medium. Fry dumplings 2–3 mins until golden.
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Add water, cover, and steam 5–6 minutes until fully cooked.
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Serve hot with dipping sauce of choice.
Notes
Don’t overfill wrappers.
Freeze extras before cooking for future meals.
Try mushrooms or tofu for a vegetarian version.