Thai Mango Cabbage Wraps (Printable)
Fresh cabbage wraps filled with mango, crunchy vegetables, and creamy peanut sauce for a light, vibrant meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
→ 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)
# Directions:
01 - Carefully remove 8 large cabbage leaves from the head, trimming the thick white stem end if needed. Rinse thoroughly under cool water and pat dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen cloth.
02 - Lay the prepared cabbage leaves flat on a large platter or clean work surface, ensuring they are spread out evenly for easy assembly.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced mango strips, julienned carrot, thinly sliced red bell pepper, julienned cucumber, fresh cilantro leaves, and fresh mint leaves. Toss gently to distribute the herbs evenly.
04 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons of warm water. Continue whisking until smooth and creamy. Add additional warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if a thinner consistency is desired.
05 - Place a generous spoonful of the vegetable-mango filling mixture into the center of each cabbage leaf, leaving enough room at the edges for folding.
06 - Drizzle the peanut sauce generously over the filling in each wrap. Sprinkle with the toasted, roughly chopped peanuts for added texture and crunch.
07 - Fold the sides of each cabbage leaf inward over the filling, then roll from the stem end tightly to form a secure wrap. Serve immediately while fresh and crisp.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No cooking required, just chopping and assembling, perfect for days when turning on the stove feels like too much work
- The sweet mango against tangy peanut sauce creates that addictive sweet salty combo that makes your brain light up
02 -
- Cabbage leaves can be stubborn, work with them gently and pull from the base to avoid tearing
- The peanut sauce thickens as it sits, keep that warm water nearby to thin it back down
03 -
- Use a vegetable peeler to create thin ribbons of carrot instead of julienning by hand
- Toast the peanuts in a dry pan for 2 minutes to bring out their nutty flavor