STUFFED CABBAGE, JAPANESE STYLE

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These cabbage rolls are a delight to eat, cut into bite-size pieces for chopsticks! Serve along with steamed rice sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and a tossed salad with ginger dressing.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 leaves chinese napa cabbage
2 ounces fresh snow peas (about 20)
8 ounces ground pork
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon sake
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 3/4 cups dashi
3 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
3 1/2 tablespoons mirin

Steps:

  • Parboil cabbage leaves until almost tender, then drain and cool.
  • Cut away thicker portion of cabbage vein.
  • Mix together pork and other stuffing ingredients in a mixing bowl until well combined.
  • Divide stuffing among base of cabbage leaves; roll and fold in sides to form envelope, until cabbage wraps around.
  • Secure seam with a toothpick.
  • Mix together simmering ingredients.
  • Place rolls in a saucepan and pour simmering sauce over; cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer 8-9 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • Allow rolls to cool in sauce to absorb flavor.
  • Meanwhile, nip ends off snow peas and string; then cut into julienne strips.
  • Parboil snow pea strips until crisp-tender, then plunge into cold ice water to halt cooking.
  • Reheat rolls in sauce.
  • To serve, remove toothpick, cut roll into thin rounds, and place on dish with snow pea garnish alongside, and warm cooking sauce ladled over.

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