Japanese-inspired

Miso Brown Butter Dumpling Cabbage Skillet

Frozen dumplings, cabbage, miso brown butter, scallions, and sesame make a fast skillet dinner with comfort-food convenience.

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Miso Brown Butter Dumpling Cabbage Skillet

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Frozen dumplings do the heavy lifting here, but cabbage, miso brown butter, and scallions make the skillet taste intentional.

Cabbage earns its place by adding sweetness, volume, and texture.

The miso butter coats both the dumplings and vegetables without needing a separate sauce.

Brown the butter gently before adding miso.

If the pan is too hot, the miso can scorch; if it is warm and nutty, the sauce tastes deep instead of salty.

For something else to cook in the same spirit, try Crispy Cabbage Dumpling Bowls or Miso Mushroom Noodle Soup.

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Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add frozen dumplings flat-side down and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the bottoms are golden.
  3. Add water, cover, and steam for 5 to 6 minutes, until dumplings are cooked through.
  4. Uncover, add cabbage, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until wilted but not soft.
  5. Push everything to one side, add butter, and cook until it smells nutty.
  6. Stir in miso, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, then toss with the dumplings and cabbage.
  7. Finish with scallions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Nutrition Information

Estimated per serving: 520 calories, 18 g protein, 58 g carbohydrates, 25 g fat.

Variations

Recipe Variations

- Add chili crisp at the table.
- Use bok choy instead of cabbage.
- Top with a fried egg.

Notes

  • Use any pork, chicken, shrimp, or vegetable dumplings you like.
  • If the skillet looks dry after steaming, add 1 tablespoon water before the sauce.
  • Serve with rice if you want a larger dinner.

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