Japanese-Style Cabbage Roll Recipe

Name: Japanese-Style Cabbage Roll
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cabbage leaves; 4 shiitake mushrooms, sliced; 1 carrot, sliced; 2 leeks or onions, sliced; 300 grams minced meat (cooked beef or pork); 2 eggs; 1 c. bread crumbs; 1/2 Tbsp. salt; 2 cubes beef bouillon; 2 Tbsp. sake; 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 2 Tbsp. water

Servings: persons

8 cabbage leaves
4 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
2 leeks or onions, sliced
300 grams minced meat (cooked beef or pork)
2 eggs
1 c. bread crumbs
1/2 Tbsp. salt
2 cubes beef bouillon
2 Tbsp. sake
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. water

1
Boil leaves of cabbage to be flexible, one by one in boiling water.
2
Slice off the cores of the leaves.
3
Slice leeks, mushrooms and cores of cabbage.
4
Slice the carrot and make flowers.
5
Mix up the minced meat, adding leeks, mushrooms and cores with salt, eggs and bread crumbs.
6
Make 8 balls and wrap each ball with leaves of cabbage to make rolls.
7
Put the rolls and carrot-flowers in the pot with water together with bouillon cubes and heat.
8
Add sake and soy sauce and boil for 20 minutes.
9
Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth and add to soup and cook until clear and thickened.

267

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cabbage leaves, 4 shiitake mushrooms, sliced, 1 carrot, sliced, 2 leeks or onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Japanese-Style Cabbage Roll falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Japanese-Style Cabbage Roll

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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