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Asian-Style Napa Cabbage Rolls with Ginger Soy Glaze

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These napa cabbage rolls are tender, glossy, and packed with savory ginger-garlic flavor. They bake in a rich soy glaze and come out looking polished but effortless.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head napa cabbage
  • 1 pound ground chicken or ground pork
  • 1 cup cooked jasmine rice cooled
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Carefully separate 10 to 12 large napa cabbage leaves.
  • Add the leaves to the boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes until pliable.
  • Remove the leaves and place them on a clean kitchen towel to cool and drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, cooked rice, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
  • Mix until just combined without overworking the meat.
  • Lay one cabbage leaf flat on a work surface with the stem end facing you.
  • Spoon about ⅓ cup of filling near the base of the leaf.
  • Fold the sides in and roll tightly into a neat bundle.
  • Place the roll seam side down in a lightly greased baking dish.
  • Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
  • In a small saucepan, whisk together the chicken broth, hoisin sauce, honey, sugar, and cornstarch.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook until slightly thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in the water to loosen the sauce slightly.
  • Pour the sauce evenly over the cabbage rolls.
  • Cover the dish tightly with foil.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to let the tops glaze.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Spoon extra sauce from the pan over the rolls.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.