Thai Mango Cabbage Wraps (Print Version)
Crisp cabbage cups with fresh mango, vegetables, and creamy peanut dressing for a light Asian-inspired dish.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ Vegetable Wrappers
01 - 1 small head green or red cabbage leaves
02 - 1 large ripe mango, thinly sliced
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
08 - 2 tablespoons toasted peanuts, chopped
→ Peanut Sauce
09 - 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
11 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
13 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
14 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
15 - 2-3 tablespoons warm water
# Directions:
01 - Carefully remove 8 large outer leaves from cabbage head, trimming thick center stem for easier rolling. Rinse thoroughly and pat completely dry with paper towels.
02 - Peel mango and slice into thin strips. Julienne carrot and cucumber. Thinly slice red bell pepper. Combine all prepared vegetables, mango, cilantro, and mint in large mixing bowl.
03 - Whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, grated ginger, and minced garlic in separate bowl. Gradually add 2 tablespoons warm water, whisking until smooth and pourable. Add additional water if needed.
04 - 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 chopped peanuts.
05 - Fold sides of each cabbage leaf inward over filling, then roll tightly from bottom to top to form secure wrap. Serve immediately while vegetables remain crisp.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No heat required means your kitchen stays cool while prepping
- The peanut sauce transforms simple vegetables into something craveable
02 -
- Overfilling the leaves leads to messy eating, less is more here
- Sauce can be made ahead and actually improves after an hour in the fridge
03 -
- Use a vegetable peeler to create thin ribbons of cucumber for elegant presentation
- Toasting the peanuts briefly in a dry pan makes their flavor pop