Oriental Meat Bundles
Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly juicy Oriental Meat Bundles—an Asian-inspired appetizer that wraps savory ground pork seasoned with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and scallions in tender green cabbage leaves. Blanched cabbage serves as a light, healthy alternative to traditional dumpling wrappers, while sesame oil adds a nutty aroma to the filling. These golden-brown bundles are pan-seared for a lovely caramelized exterior, then gently simmered to ensure a perfectly cooked, flavorful interior. Quick and easy to prepare in under an hour, this dish pairs beautifully with a side of sweet chili or soy-vinegar dipping sauce. Perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or a unique dinner highlight, these bundles are a crowd-pleasing favorite that embodies the comforting flavors of Asian cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground pork
- 12 pieces Green cabbage leaves
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 stalks Scallions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 4 cups Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Bring a large pot with 4 cups of water and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to a boil. Blanch the cabbage leaves for 1-2 minutes until they become pliable but not fully cooked. Drain and set the leaves aside to cool.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, soy sauce, minced ginger, minced garlic, chopped scallions, sesame oil, cornstarch, black pepper, and chili flakes (if using). Mix well until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Step 3: Take one blanched cabbage leaf and lay it flat on a cutting board. Place approximately 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture onto the base of the leaf. Fold the sides inward and roll tightly, forming a bundle. Repeat with the remaining leaves and meat mixture.
Step 4: Heat a large skillet or shallow pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with a drizzle of sesame oil or cooking oil.
Step 5: Place the meat bundles seam-side down in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden-brown.
Step 6: Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, rotating the bundles occasionally, until the meat is cooked through.
Step 7: Remove the meat bundles from the skillet and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet chili sauce or soy-vinegar dip, for a perfect Oriental appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1960 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.9 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.6 g | 203% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 450 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 3446 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.8 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.7 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.3 g | ||
| Protein | 147.4 g | 295% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 723 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2370 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
