Emily Roz: Pork & Vermicelli Cabbage Rolls

10 minutes - 12 minutes

Serves 2-3

While vegetables like okra, aubergine and pak choi have found their way into my culinary repertoire over the past decade, cabbage has been a firm staple in my kitchen for as long as I can remember.

Over the years, however, my approach to preparing and enjoying it has evolved from the boiled, slightly overcooked style to creations like these delectable cabbage roll dumplings. I could honestly indulge in them all day until I’m ready to burst. Packed with flavour and offering a delightful array of textures, they’re a sensory delight. Cabbage rolls, in their diverse forms, can be found across Europe as well as in China. For this particular recipe, I’ve drawn inspiration from Vietnamese cuisine, incorporating vibrant flavours such as mint, coriander and fish sauce, harmoniously paired with pork mince, vermicelli noodles, bird’s eye chillies and carrot. The slightly addictive dipping sauce will leave you craving for more with each bite.

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Recipe from The World Is Your Dumpling by Emily Roz (HarperCollins, £20). Order here

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Method

1. Blanch the cabbage leaves in a large saucepan of boiling water for a couple of minutes, then drain and refresh in cold water.

Place them on a chopping board and trim out any thick stems.

2. Cook the vermicelli noodles according to the packet instructions, then drain and chop them loosely with scissors.

3. Combine all the remaining dumpling ingredients in a large bowl. Add the snipped noodles and mix well until everything is thoroughly combined.

4. Place a cabbage leaf down with the removed stem side closest to you on a clean surface or chopping board. Place a large spoonful of the filling at the bottom (stem end) of the leaf, then tuck and fold the leaf into a little roll. Repeat this for all the cabbage rolls.

5. Place your cabbage dumplings into a steamer and cook for about 10–12 minutes.

6. Meanwhile, combine all the dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

7. Once your cabbage dumplings are cooked, serve them up with your dipping sauce.