Asian Style Cabbage Rolls

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 8 large cabbage leaves, whole
• 200 g ground turkey
• 1/2 medium carrot, peeled cut into thin match sticks
• 2 green onions, minced
• 1/4 cup water chestnut, diced
• 1/2 cup bean sprouts
• 1/4 cup shredded snow peas
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 100 g cellophane noodles, soaked in cold water for 1 hour

Recipe

• 1 set up a steamer, add enough water to cover the bottom by an inch or so, and bring it to a boil. separate the 8 cabbage leaves. steam the leaves for 5 minutes or just until they are pliable. cool them under cold water and set aside. trim the thick core from each leaf.
• 2 combine the remaining ingredients and mix well.
• 3 lay each cabbage leaf out onto a work surface. divide the filling into eight (around 3 tablespoonsa roll) then lay a portion on each leaf.
• 4 to roll, fold one end of the cabbage leaf over the filling. fold in each side then roll into a log shape.
• 5 place the cabbage rolls on a plate and chill before cooking. this recipe may be made up to one day ahead to this point.
• 6 to cook the cabbage rolls, place them in a steamer set over, not in, boiling water. steam them for 15 minutes to thoroughly cook them. serve them with a soy dipping sauce.