Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/8 checked
2
servings
0.5 clove

garlic

minced

0.5 kg

minced pork

0.5 unit

chinese cabbage

leaves separated

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

ground

2 tbsp

corn flour

2 tbsp

soy sauce

2 tbsp

cooking oil

Step 1
~5 min

Boil a pot of hot water.

Step 2
~5 min

Cook the Chinese cabbage in the boiling water for around 8 minutes until soft.

Step 3
~5 min

Add a few drops of oil to the boiling water to prevent the cabbage from turning yellow.

Step 4
~5 min

Set aside the cooked cabbage leaves for wrapping.

Key Technique: Wrapping
Step 5
~5 min

Mix minced pork with garlic, salt, pepper, corn flour, and soy sauce in a bowl.

Step 6
~5 min

Wrap the pork mixture with the cooked cabbage leaves.

Step 7
~5 min

Steam the wrapped cabbages for around 12 minutes or until cooked through.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add finely chopped ginger to the pork mixture for extra flavor.

Serve with a dipping sauce of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead and steamed later

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer or light meal.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Rice
Clear soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

China

Cultural Significance

Popular home-style dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Popularity Score

65/100

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