Description
Savory Chinese Cabbage Rolls blend Eastern culinary traditions with hearty potato-vegetable comfort. Delicate cabbage leaves wrap a rich, spiced filling that promises warm satisfaction for home cooks seeking authentic flavor profiles.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 Chinese cabbage
- 4 new potatoes
- 3 eggs
Vegetables:
- 1 red onion
- 2 colored peppers (red and green)
- 2 chili peppers
Seasoning and Coating:
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 100 grams (about 1 cup) breadcrumbs
- Olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Submerge Chinese cabbage in warm water for 30 minutes to soften leaves, making them pliable and easy to handle.
- Boil peeled potatoes in salted water until tender, then mash into a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sauté finely chopped red onions until translucent and fragrant.
- Add diced colored peppers and minced chili peppers to the onions, cooking until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Combine mashed potatoes with sautéed vegetables, seasoning with salt and pepper to create a flavorful filling.
- Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl, gradually incorporating flour to create a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Drain cabbage leaves and carefully separate them without tearing, trimming thick stems if necessary.
- Place a portion of potato-vegetable mixture at the base of each cabbage leaf, rolling tightly to enclose the filling.
- Dip each cabbage roll into egg mixture, ensuring complete coverage, then roll in breadcrumbs for a crispy exterior.
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet to 175°C, frying rolls until golden brown and crispy on all sides, approximately 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Transfer fried rolls to a wire rack to drain excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Serve immediately with a complementary dipping sauce, garnished with fresh herbs for added flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Gently handle cabbage leaves to prevent tearing, ensuring they remain intact during the rolling process.
- Ensure oil is sufficiently hot before frying to achieve a perfectly crispy, golden-brown exterior that adds delightful crunch.
- Experiment with additional spices or herbs in the filling to customize flavor profile and make the dish uniquely yours.
- For dietary restrictions, swap ingredients strategically: use gluten-free breadcrumbs, egg substitutes, or alternative flours without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg