Steamed Cabbage Stuffed with Smoked Salmon

Cabbage stuffed with smoked salmon, assembled in layers inside a mesh bag and steamed.
fish
main dish
seafood
vegetables
Ingredients
Servings
1

Ingredients

  • 1 cabbage
  • smoked salmon
  • food-grade cotton mesh bag
  • pot with a steamer rack
Nutritional Information

Per serving

Calculated for 1 servings

Calories
326 kcal
Protein
27.2 g
Fat
4.6 g
Carbohydrates
52.7 g

Calculated from reviewed ingredient weights and pinned USDA FoodData Central records.

Step-by-step Guide

Preparation

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  1. Separate the cabbage leaves, taking care to keep them whole.
  2. Wash the cabbage leaves.
  3. Line the steamer rack with the cotton mesh bag.
  4. Place a first layer of cabbage leaves around the entire rack.
  5. Put a layer of smoked salmon on top of the cabbage leaves.
  6. Repeat the process with another layer of cabbage leaves and a layer of smoked salmon on top.
  7. Continue forming layers.
  8. Pull the edges of the mesh bag upward so that the bag gradually forms a round ball.
  9. Twist the bag to compress the cabbage.
  10. When the cabbage is compressed, tie the bag with a simple flat knot, passing the working end through the bight so that it can be undone easily.
  11. Place the steamer rack inside the pot with a little water.
  12. Cook the cabbage for about 20 minutes.
  13. Remove the bag and serve the whole cabbage at the table.
  14. Cut it in front of the diners.
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