easy cabbage roll recipe | stuffed cabbage rolls | stuffed cabbage spring roll recipe

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 30 minutes
  • Total time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 10 Servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Cuisine: indo chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 large cabbage

for stuffing:

  • water (for boiling)
  • 1 tsp salt (for boiling)
  • 1 cup soya chunks
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 clove garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 onion (finely chopped)
  • 4 tbsp capsicum (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp chilli sauce
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • ¼ tsp pepper powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

for the sauce:

  • 3 tsp oil
  • 2 clove garlic (finely chopped)
  • 2 chilli (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp spring onion (chopped)

Method

how to separate the cabbage leaves:

  1. firstly, separate the leaves of cabbage without tearing apart.
  2. soak the leaves in hot water for 10 minutes. this helps leaves to turn flexible.
  3. after 10 minutes, take a cabbage leaf and trim off the hard part. else it will be difficult to roll. keep aside.

how to make soya stuffing for roll:

  1. firstly, in a large vessel take enough water. add 1 tsp salt and get to a boil.
  2. now add 1 cup soya chunks and boil for 8 minutes or until the soya softens.
  3. drain off and rinse in cold water.
  4. squeeze off the water from soya chunks and transfer to the mixi.
  5. pulse and blend to get the minced texture. keep aside.
  6. in a large kadai, heat 2 tbsp oil, add 2 clove garlic, 1 onion and 4 tbsp capsicum.
  7. stir fry on high flame until onions shrink slightly.
  8. now add 2 tbsp chilli sauce, 2 tbsp vinegar and 2 tbsp soy sauce. stir fry until the sauces are well combined.
  9. further add minced soya, ¼ tsp pepper powder and ¼ tsp salt.
  10. saute for a minute or until the soya gets almost cooked. soya stuffing is ready. keep aside.

how to stuff and roll cabbage:

  1. take the cabbage leaf and place 2 tbsp of prepared soya stuffing in the centre.
  2. fold and roll to form a spring roll shape.
  3. now place the roll into the steamer.
  4. steam for 15 minutes or until the roll is cooked completely.

how to prepare sauce:

  1. firstly, in a pan heat 3 tsp oil. saute 2 clove garlic and 2 chilli for a minute.
  2. now add 1 tsp sesame seeds and saute well.
  3. further, add 2 tbsp soy sauce and stir fry on high flame.
  4. also, add ¾ cup water, 2 tbsp spring onion and mix well.
  5. once the sauce comes to a boil, it ready to serve.
  6. finally, pour the sauce over stuffed cabbage roll and enjoy.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.