Pork & Cabbage Rice Paper Dumplings
Pork & Cabbage Rice Paper Dumplings" are a fun, healthy dinner option packed with protein and vegetables. Ground pork is mixed with finely shredded cabbage and seasoned with mild herbs and spices to create a flavorful filling. Wrapped in delicate rice paper, these dumplings are lightly steamed or pan-seared for a crispy exterior. Perfect for kids, they offer a light yet satisfying meal that's easy to eat and loaded with nutrients. Serve with a simple dipping sauce for extra flavor!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 tsps Coconut Oil (divided)
1 1/2 Garlic (cloves, minced)
8 ozs Lean Ground Pork
1 cup Purple Cabbage (thinly sliced)
1 cup Grated Carrot
1 1/2 tsps Ginger (grated)
Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
2 1/2 stalks Green Onion (chopped)
4 Rice Paper Wraps
Directions:
1. Warm 1/3 of the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for one minute, stirring frequently. Add the ground pork and continue to cook for five minutes, until starting to brown.
2. Add the cabbage and cook for another 10 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Add the grated carrot, ginger, salt, and pepper and continue to cook for five more minutes, or until the carrot is softened. Add the green onion and cook for one minute, then turn off the heat.
3. Soften a sheet of rice paper underwater by submerging it in a shallow dish for five seconds. Transfer to a plate.
4. Scoop 1/3 cup of the pork and veggie mixture into the center of the rice paper wrap and fold the sides in. Allow them to stick together to create a pocket, and roll to create a dumpling. Repeat for the remaining wraps.
5. Warm the remaining oil in the pan and cook the wraps for five minutes on each side or until they start to brown and get crispy. Enjoy!
Notes:
Leftovers
Best enjoyed immediately. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to two days. Separate the rolls with a damp cloth or lettuce leaves to prevent sticking.
Serving Size
One serving is equal to two dumplings.
Make it Vegan
Use crumbled tofu or tempeh instead of pork.
More Flavor
Add tamari or coconut aminos and red pepper flakes.
Serve it With
Plum sauce, peanut sauce, hoisin sauce, or ponzu.
Nutrition: (Amount per serving)
Calories 390
Cholesterol 77mg
Fat 22g
Sodium 160mg
Carbs 28g
Vitamin A 10285IU
Fiber 3g
Vitamin C 31mg
Sugar 5g
Calcium 67mg
Protein 22g
Iron 2mg
