Prep Time::20 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Total Time::30 mins
Servings::12
Yield::12 wraps
Ingredients
Peanut Sauce:
6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sambal oelek (chile paste), or more to taste
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon grated ginger root
1 clove garlic, grated
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ cup water, or more as needed
Filling:
1 pound lean ground beef
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 large clove garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sambal oelek, or more to taste
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon finely minced ginger root
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
12 leaves Napa cabbage
Garnish:
12 fresh lime wedges (Optional)
⅓ cup chopped peanuts
Directions
Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, sambal oelek, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes for sauce together in a small bowl. Whisk in small amount of water slowly until well combined and you reach your desired consistency. Set aside.
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground beef, green onions, and garlic for about 5 minutes. Stir in rice vinegar, sambal oelek, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
Divide the ground beef mixture evenly among the 12 cabbage leaves. Top each with a dollop of the peanut sauce, a squeeze of a lime wedge, and sprinkle with peanuts. Fold up the sides of the leaves and serve.
Cook's Notes:
You may use large cabbage or romaine leaves for the wraps. If you have peanut sauce left over, just mix it into hot pasta for a delicious side dish, or drizzle over tofu or grilled chicken.
As an option to whisking the sauce, you also may put the ingredients into a mini blender/food processor, and give it a whirl. If too thick for you, just add a bit more water. Set aside.