Thai Mango Cabbage Wraps (Print View)
Sweet mango meets crisp cabbage and creamy peanut sauce in these fresh Thai-inspired wraps.
# Ingredient List:
→ Wraps
01 - 1 small head green or red cabbage (8 large leaves)
02 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and sliced into thin strips
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, roughly chopped (optional)
→ Peanut Sauce
09 - 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
10 - 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
11 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
12 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
13 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
14 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
15 - 2-3 tablespoons warm water (to thin)
# How to Make:
01 - Carefully remove 8 large cabbage leaves from the head, trimming the thick stem end with a knife if needed. Rinse thoroughly under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
02 - Place the prepared cabbage leaves on a large platter or clean work surface, ready for filling.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced mango, julienned carrot, sliced bell pepper, julienned cucumber, fresh cilantro leaves, and fresh mint leaves. Toss gently to mix evenly.
04 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons of warm water until smooth and creamy. Add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time if a thinner consistency is desired.
05 - Place a generous spoonful of the vegetable-mango mixture onto the center of each cabbage leaf, spreading it slightly but leaving room at the edges.
06 - Drizzle the peanut sauce over each filled cabbage leaf. Sprinkle with chopped toasted peanuts if using.
07 - Fold the sides of each cabbage leaf over the filling, then roll tightly from the stem end to form a secure wrap. Serve immediately while fresh and crisp.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between cold crisp cabbage and juicy sweet mango hits every satisfaction button
- You can prep everything in advance and assemble in seconds when hunger strikes
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- The cabbage leaves soften and become more pliable if you let them sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before assembling
- The peanut sauce thickens as it sits, so add another splash of warm water right before serving
03 -
- Use a vegetable peeler to create long ribbons from the carrot and cucumber for a more elegant presentation
- Toast your peanuts in a dry skillet for 3 minutes until fragrant, then let them cool completely before chopping