Cabbage Dumplings

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These cabbage dumplings are juicy, flavorful, and packed with veggies and protein. Tender napa cabbage leaves are filled with a savory chicken mixture, then baked until perfectly cooked. This is an easy and healthy dumpling recipe that’s great for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Keyword: baked dumplings, cabbage dumplings, chicken dumplings, healthy dumplings, napa cabbage recipe

Cooking Method: Oven, Stovetop (optional finishing)

Diet: Dairy-Free, High-Protein

Servings:

Calories: 730kcal

Author: MelanieCooks.com

Ingredients

1 napa cabbage about 12–14 large leaves
100 grams chestnut mushrooms about 1 cup, finely chopped
1 medium carrot finely chopped about 1/2 cup
2 green onions finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves minced
1/2 tbsp ginger grated
1 tbsp sesame oil
500 grams ground chicken 1 lb
1 tsp salt or to taste
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp oil for cooking, optional
2 tbsp chili oil for serving
2 tbsp soy sauce for serving
1 tsp sesame seeds optional, for garnish
2 tbsp chopped green onions optional, for garnish

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then remove 12–14 large cabbage leaves and cook them for 2–3 minutes until softened; transfer to a towel-lined tray and pat dry.
Preheat the oven to 240°C.
In a large bowl, combine mushrooms, carrot, green onions, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, ground chicken, salt, and pepper, and mix thoroughly.
Heat a small amount of oil in a pan, cook a small piece of the mixture, and taste to adjust seasoning if needed.
Place 1–2 tablespoons of filling onto each cabbage leaf near the base.
Fold in the sides of the leaf and roll tightly to form dumplings.
Arrange the dumplings seam-side down in a baking dish.
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes, until fully cooked through.
For crispy edges, heat oil in a frying pan and cook dumplings for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Serve hot with chili oil and soy sauce, and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

Leftover filling can be shaped into patties and pan-fried for another quick meal.
Make sure cabbage leaves are dry before filling to help the dumplings hold their shape.

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