Low-Carb Chicken "Dumplings"

20m
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Separate the napa cabbage leaves from the head.
  2. 2Blanch the napa cabbage leaves in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until pliable.
  3. 3Remove the blanched cabbage leaves and let them drain.
  4. 4Chop the green onions.
  5. 5Mince the garlic cloves.
  6. 6Mince the fresh ginger.
  7. 7In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped green onions, minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and optional gochugaru.
  8. 8Mix all ingredients for the filling thoroughly until fully combined.
  9. 9Lay a blanched cabbage leaf flat.
  10. 10Add a spoonful of the filling near the thicker white stem of the cabbage leaf.
  11. 11Roll the cabbage leaf just enough to cover the filling.
  12. 12Fold the sides of the cabbage leaf inward.
  13. 13Continue rolling tightly like a burrito to fully seal the dumpling.
  14. 14Repeat the process for all dumplings.
  15. 15Place the dumplings in a steamer.
  16. 16Steam the dumplings for about 15 minutes.
  17. 17Alternatively, pan-fry the dumplings in a pan until golden and crispy.
  18. 18Serve the cooked dumplings on plates.
  19. 19Drizzle with chili oil and garnish with green onions.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 head napa cabbage
  • 4 green onions
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
  • 2 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)

Equipment

cutting boardknifepottongsbowlice cream scoopsteamerpan

Tips

  • Green cabbage also works as a wrapper.
  • This recipe is great if you're gluten-free.
  • You can steam them for about 15 minutes or pan-fry them until golden and crispy.