Japanese-Style Cabbage Pork Rolls

Japanese-style Cabbage Pork Rolls are a tasty and easy-to-make dish. Thin slices of pork are seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then rolled up with cabbage like sushi. These rolls are fried until crispy and golden brown, then sliced and garnished with fresh lemon slices. They make a great appetizer or main dish, combining savory pork with the crunch of cabbage and a hint of lemon. Enjoy your delicious Japanese-Style Cabbage Pork Rolls!

Japanese-Style Cabbage Pork Rolls

Preparation Time: 15M
Cooking time: 10M
Servings: 3
Calories per serving: 300

Japanese-style Cabbage Pork Rolls are a tasty and easy-to-make dish. Thin slices of pork are seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then rolled up with cabbage and fried until crispy and golden brown.

Ingredients:

• 200g cabbage (approximately 5 large outer leaves)
• 250g thin slices of pork belly
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and ground pepper to taste
• Lemon slices for garnish
• Cooking oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

• Wash and pat dry the cabbage leaves. Cut each leaf into pieces that can be easily rolled up with the pork slices.
• Season both sides of the pork slices with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

2. Assemble the Rolls:

• Lay out half the seasoned pork slices overlapping slightly and place half the cut cabbage on top of each seasoned pork slice.
• Roll up each pork slice with the cabbage inside, securing it with a toothpick if necessary to prevent unrolling during cooking. 
  

3. Fry the Rolls:

• Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
• Place the pork rolls seam-side down in the pan. Fry, turning occasionally, until they are firm and golden brown.
• Cover with a lid, reduce heat to low and steam-cook for about 4 minutes to ensure thorough cooking and tenderness. 
  
  
  

4. Slice and Serve:

• Remove the toothpicks if used.
• Slice each roll into bite-sized pieces.
• Arrange the sliced rolls on a serving plate.
• Garnish with lemon slices.

Notes:

• Toothpicks: Securing the rolls with toothpicks is helpful to keep them intact during frying.
• Frying: Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding the rolls to achieve a crispy exterior.
• Steaming: Covering the pan while cooking on low heat helps to cook the rolls through gently and evenly.
• Garnish: Fresh lemon slices add brightness to the dish, complementing the savory flavors of the pork and cabbage.

Nutritional Analysis per Serving:

• Calories: 300
• Fat: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 5g
• Protein: 25g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sodium: 600mg

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