Cabbage Dumpling Lasagna

Ingredients

• 3 Large napa cabbage or Savoy cabbage leaves (The recipe indicates 3–4 leaves.)
• 1 lb Ground pork or turkey (The recipe allows you to choose pork or turkey.)
• 2 Scallions (Chopped; additional chopped scallions for the topping, quantity unspecified.)
• 0.5 cup Mushrooms (Diced.)
• 1 Carrot (Medium, diced.)
• 0.5 cup Onion (Diced.)
• 2 tbsp Coconut aminos (Additionally, coconut aminos or soy sauce are indicated for finishing, with no quantity specified.)
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 0.5 tsp Ground ginger
• Salt (To taste.)
• Black pepper (To taste.)
• 1 Egg
• Coconut aminos or soy sauce (For drizzling at the end; choose one option.)
• Chili crisp or chili oil (For the topping; choose one option. The recipe does not specify an amount.)
• Sesame seeds (For the topping; quantity unspecified.)
• Water (A small splash to create steam; quantity unspecified.)

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped scallions, mushrooms, carrot, onion, coconut aminos, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, salt, black pepper, and egg.

2. 2

   Mix until the filling is well combined.

3. 3

   In a covered skillet or container, alternate the cabbage leaves and meat filling as if assembling a lasagna. Spread the meat in even layers.

4. 4

   Add a small splash of water to the container and cover it.

5. 5

   Steam for about 10 minutes, or until the meat is fully cooked and the cabbage is tender. The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the layers.

6. 6

   Drizzle with more coconut aminos or soy sauce. Finish with chopped scallions, sesame seeds, and chili crisp or chili oil.

7. 7

   Serve and enjoy.

Notes

The transcription mentions that it can also be prepared in the oven, but does not provide a temperature or specific instructions for that method. The written ingredient list and detailed instructions indicate steaming.

Nutrition per serving

• main dish
• low-carb
• high-protein
• gluten-free if using coconut aminos
• steamed
• Asian-inspired