Japanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Name: Japanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: ½ yellow onion; 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil ((divided)); 1 head green cabbage; 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (use half the amount or the same weight for table salt) ((for boiling the cabbage)); 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour (plain flour); 1 lb ground meat; 1 large egg (50 g each w/o shell); ⅓ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 2 Tbsp milk; ½ tsp nutmeg; 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (use half the amount or the same weight for table salt); ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1 clove garlic ((minced)); 1 can diced tomatoes ((14.5 oz, 411 g)); 1 Tbsp white wine; ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (use half the amount or the same weight for table salt); 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock; ½ Tbsp unsalted butter; parsley ((chopped))

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h

Simmered in a delicate tomato-based sauce, Japanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls is a beloved Western-style dish prepared by Japanese home cooks since 1895! Make this comforting recipe for your family or a dinner party—it’s a savory and satisfying meal for a crowd.

Updated at: Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:33:41 GMT