Japanese Pork Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water for a few minutes until they are soft and pliable.
• STEP 2.In a bowl, mix ground pork, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt.
• STEP 3.Place a spoonful of the pork mixture onto each cabbage leaf and roll it up tightly.
• STEP 4.In a large pot, arrange the cabbage rolls in a single layer and pour in a mixture of chicken broth and soy sauce.
• STEP 5.Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer the rolls for about 30 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through.
• STEP 6.Serve the cabbage rolls hot, garnished with green onions and drizzled with the cooking broth.
• STEP 7.These rolls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• STEP 8.To reheat, steam the rolls for a few minutes until heated through.
• STEP 9.Enjoy these delicious Japanese Pork Cabbage Rolls as a main dish or as part of a bento box lunch.

Cooking Tips

• Choose a cabbage with large, sturdy leaves that are easy to roll.
• To make the cabbage leaves more pliable, you can remove the thick stem by cutting a V-shape at the base of each leaf.
• If you prefer a vegetarian version, you can substitute the pork filling with a mixture of tofu, mushrooms, and vegetables.

Storage and Serving

• Store the cabbage rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To serve, reheat the rolls by steaming them for a few minutes until heated through.
• These rolls can be enjoyed as a main dish or as part of a bento box lunch.