Creamy Mapo Napa Cabbage Recipe

Name: Creamy Mapo Napa Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 Napa cabbage; 100 grams Mixed mince meat; 1 tbsp Grated garlic; 1 tbsp Grated ginger; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Sake; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1/2 tbsp - (to taste) Gochujiang or doubanjiang; 1 heaping tablespoon Katakuriko; 2 tbsp Water; 1 at the final step Soy sauce

Servings: persons

1
Separate the cabbage leaves from the core.
2
Cut the core into bite-sized pieces and roughly chop up the leaves.
3
Set aside.
4
Reduce to the weakest heat setting, add water-dissolved katakuriko and mix well.
5
Increase the heat and mix to develop the creaminess.
6
Use soy sauce to adjust the flavor.
7
Heat the minced meat and ingredients in a frying pan on medium-high heat.
8
When the meat has more or less cooked through, add the cabbage core, mix, cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.
9
Add the leaves and the ingredients from Step 2 to the frying pan from Step 3.
10
Cook until the leaves are wilted.
11
Reduce to the weakest heat setting, add water-dissolved starch and mix well.
12
Increase the heat and mix to develop the creaminess.
13
Use soy sauce to adjust the flavor.
14
(I reduced the amount of soy sauce).
15
As this is made from the water that draws out from the cabbage, too much soy sauce can make the dish too salty.
16
If you find the taste slightly lacking, add soy sauce (we use just about 3 tablespoons).

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 Napa cabbage, 100 grams Mixed mince meat, 1 tbsp Grated garlic, 1 tbsp Grated ginger, and more.

Yes, Creamy Mapo Napa Cabbage falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Creamy Mapo Napa Cabbage

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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