Thai Mango Cabbage Wraps (Print Page)
Vibrant cabbage cups filled with fresh mango, crunchy vegetables, and creamy peanut dressing.
# What You Need:
→ Fresh Vegetables and Fruits
01 - 1 small head green or red cabbage (8 large leaves)
02 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and julienned
03 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1 small cucumber, julienned
06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
07 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
→ Peanut Sauce
08 - 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
10 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
11 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
12 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
13 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
14 - 2-3 tablespoons warm water, as needed
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tablespoons toasted peanuts, roughly chopped (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Carefully remove 8 large outer leaves from cabbage head. Trim thick stem end for easy rolling. Rinse leaves thoroughly and pat completely dry with clean towels.
02 - Julienne carrot and cucumber into thin matchsticks. Slice red bell pepper into thin strips. Cut mango into thin strips. Rough chop cilantro and mint leaves.
03 - In large mixing bowl, combine mango, carrot, bell pepper, cucumber, cilantro, and mint. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
04 - In separate bowl, whisk peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, ginger, garlic, and 2 tablespoons warm water until smooth. Add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency.
05 - Arrange cabbage leaves on flat surface. Place generous portion of vegetable-mango mixture in center of each leaf. Drizzle with peanut sauce and sprinkle with toasted peanuts.
06 - Fold sides of each cabbage leaf over filling, then roll tightly from bottom to top. Serve immediately with extra peanut sauce on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything tastes better wrapped in something edible, and cabbage leaves are natures perfect edible vessel
- The peanut sauce is the kind of thing you will want to put on everything from here forward
02 -
- Cabbage leaves can tear if you force them, so peel slowly and have a few extra leaves ready as backup
- The peanut sauce thickens as it sits, so whisk in another splash of warm water right before serving
03 -
- Cabbage leaves are easier to remove if you core the head first and peel from the outside in
- Room temperature ingredients make the sauce come together faster than cold ones