Description
These no-dough cabbage dumplings are a viral dinner favorite for a reason. Wrapped in tender cabbage leaves instead of dough, they’re gluten-free, low-carb, and packed with savory flavor. Easy to steam and perfect for meal prep, they deliver all the comfort of takeout with a healthier twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium green or savoy cabbage (about 12 leaves)
- 1 pound ground beef or chicken
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon broth or water (optional)
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (for dipping sauce)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Optional: chili flakes
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil and blanch cabbage leaves for 1–2 minutes until flexible.
- Transfer leaves immediately to ice water, then pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix ground meat, green onions, garlic, ginger, coconut aminos, sesame oil, and broth if needed.
- Lay a cabbage leaf flat, add filling to the center, fold sides, and roll tightly.
- Place dumplings seam-side down in a lined steamer basket.
- Steam for 12–15 minutes until filling is fully cooked.
- Mix dipping sauce ingredients together and serve with hot dumplings.
Notes
Do not overfill the cabbage leaves to prevent tearing. Savoy cabbage works best for flexibility. Dumplings can be frozen before cooking and steamed directly from frozen when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Steamed
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg