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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Savory Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Zesty Gyoza Sauce

Enjoy these healthy Stuffed Cabbage Rolls filled with ground turkey, mushrooms, and rice, served with a zesty gyoza sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Rolls
  • 1 head Napa Cabbage for wrappers
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil for sautéing
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey can substitute with ground chicken or beef
  • 1 cup Carrots shredded
  • 1 cup Mushrooms chopped
  • ¼ cup Scallions chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce or low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice optional
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice or quinoa for gluten-free
For the Dipping Sauce
  • ¼ cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce or Coconut Aminos base of the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger freshly grated or powdered
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds for garnish
  • Green Onion optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Dipping Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together low sodium soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sriracha. Stir in sesame seeds and optional green onions.
  2. Blanch the Cabbage: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cabbage leaves and cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove and cool on a paper towel.
  3. Prepare the Filling: Heat avocado oil in a skillet. Add ground turkey, carrots, and mushrooms, sauté until turkey is browned. Stir in dark soy sauce, five spice, cooked rice, and scallions.
  4. Assemble the Rolls: Lay two cabbage leaves overlapping. Spoon turkey filling onto leaves, fold sides and roll tightly. Repeat until filling is used.
  5. Cook the Rolls: Heat remaining oil in the skillet. Place rolls seam-side down, cooking until golden brown on both sides.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Transfer rolls to a plate, serve with dipping sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh napa cabbage leaves for best results. For added convenience, prepare the filling a day in advance and store in the fridge.

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