Grilled Cabbage Rolls with Rice

These Asian-inspired cabbage rolls feature Organic Jade Pearl Rice™ for a vibrant green filling with a savory, sticky texture. Wrapped in tender napa cabbage, seared until lightly charred, and finished with bold chili crunch sauce, this naturally gluten-free dish is packed with umami flavor.

Grilled Cabbage Rolls with Rice

Course

Main
Prep time

25 mins
cook time

30 mins
servings

5-6
Author

@sncxkitchen

Ingredients

8-9 medium or 6 large napa cabbage leaves
1-2 tbsp avocado oil

Filling

1 cup Lotus Foods Organic Jade Pearl Rice™
4½ oz (127.5g) fried or flavored tofu, diced to ¼” cubes
¼ cup finely diced carrot
¼ cup finely diced red bell pepper
¼ cup sliced green onion
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp agave or sweetener of your choice
¼ tsp ground white pepper
⅛ tsp five spice powder (optional)

Savory Chili Crisp Sauce

2 tbsp chili crisp
4 tsp soy sauce
3 tsp agave or sweetener of your choice
2 tsp rice vinegar
2 tsp sesame oil

Garnish

sesame seeds

product used in the recipe

Organic Jade Pearl Rice™

1

Cook rice according to directions on package.
2

Combine cooked rice, tofu, carrot, bell pepper, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, salt, and five-spice powder (if using) large bowl, then set aside.
3

Separate the leaves from the head of cabbage. Blanch them for ~2-3 min (longer if the leaves are huge). Remove and place in ice water to stop the cooking process (this step is optional). Thoroughly drain the leaves and use a kitchen towel to wipe away any excess water.
4

Place a cabbage leaf on a flat surface. Add ~6 tbsp of filling (more if the leaf is large) to the lower part of the cabbage (the white section). Roll, fold and wrap to seal. Repeat this process until all the filling is used.
5

Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat, then pan-fry the cabbage rolls until both sides are lightly browned or grilled. Transfer rolls to a plate.
6

Whisk chili crisp, soy sauce, sweetener, rice vinegar, and sesame oil together in a bowl.
7

Drizzle the sauce over the cabbage rolls and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.