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Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Potsticker-Style Cabbage Dumplings

Everest Health has partnered with Miele to create a thoughtful series of beautiful, nutrient-forward recipes rooted in longevity, mindful cooking, and the Mediterranean way of living. Mediterranean Healthy Living is honored to be part of this collaboration, with Chef Samira serving as the culinary instructor for the experience. Drawing on her background in wellness advocacy, traditional food wisdom, and the philosophy of food as medicine, this recipe reflects a shared commitment to intentional cooking, nourishing ingredients, and everyday practices that support long-term health and vitality.

Servings: 4 (makes ~20 dumplings; 5 per serving)

  • Calories 235
  • Protein 27 g
  • Carbs 11 g
  • Fiber 5 g
  • Fat 7 g

Ingredients

"Wrappers"

  • 1 medium napa cabbage (or savoy), leaves separated
  • 1 tsp salt (for wringing after blanch)

Filling

  • 1 lb extra-lean ground chicken
  • 2/3 cup very finely chopped cooked cabbage (from trimmings/leaves), squeezed dry
  • 4 oz shiitake mushrooms, not trimmed, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp ginger, minced | 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar | 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp fish sauce (optional but tasty) | 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper | 1 tbsp finely chopped scallions (optional)

Light Dipping Sauce (optional)

  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy/tamari
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp sugar (or pinch of sugar)
  • Optional: 1/4 tsp chili flakes or a few drops chili oil

Instructions :

  1. Prepare the cabbage: Blanch whole cabbage leaves for 30-45 seconds until tender. Once cooled, separate leaves, and sprinkle with 1 tsp of salt after blanching.

  2. Prepare filling: Mix all filling ingredients in a bowl. Blend (only if mix seems loose): 1-2 tbsp oat flour or cornstarch.

  3. Fill & fold:

    • Take 1 cabbage square, place 1-1.5 tsp filling in the center.

    • Fold bottom or overlapping, fold both sides in, then roll it into a tight pouch. Repeat for remaining leaves to make ~20 dumplings.

  4. Cook – Potsticker-Sear (best method):

    • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Mist or add 1 tsp neutral oil.

    • Arrange dumplings seam-side down, cook for ~3-5 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Immediately, add steam — 4-5 min (medium-high) until chicken is cooked through.

  5. Sauce & Serve:
    Whisk the dipping sauce. Serve 5 dumplings per person with sauce and extra scallions. Add chili oil if you like heat.

    Air fryer (crispy oil-free method)

    :

  • Preheat air fryer to 380°F, spray lightly, and cook for 8-10 minutes until crispy and golden.

Steam & serve:

  • Serve with dipping sauce. Brush with a light drizzle of sesame oil.

Prep time: ~35 minutes (blanch and prep cabbage leaves, cool and dry them, chop fillings, mix filling, wrap ~20 dumplings)

Cook time:

  • (Pan potsticker method): 8–10 minutes per batch (likely 2 batches → ~16–20 minutes total)

  • Air fryer or steamer method: 8–10 minutes (one or two batches depending on size)

Total time: About 45-55 minutes (average kitchen pace; 35 min prep + 20 min cook)
Could be as quick as 45 minutes if you’re efficient and cook in one large batch.

Active time: ~35 minutes

So plan for roughly 45–55 minutes total from start to finish.

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