Cabbage 'Taco Wraps' with Smoked Turkey + Hot Honey
Crispy cabbage wraps that eat like tacos and crunch like chips.
30 min total, minimal dishes
Timing: 30 mins
Cabbage 'Taco Wraps' with Smoked Turkey + Hot Honey
Crispy cabbage wraps that eat like tacos and crunch like chips.
30 min total, minimal dishes
Timing: 30 mins
Key move
Roast the cabbage wedges at 425°F (220°C) for exactly 20 minutes, until the edges are slightly charred but the leaves still hold their shape for stuffing.
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The Setup
- Cutting Board
- Chef's Knife
The Mise en Place
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My cabbage wedges are falling apart and too soft to stuff.
Ah, sounds like those wedges got a little too much love in the oven.
My cabbage is still too stiff and won't pull apart into wraps.
If your cabbage is still a bit too firm and resisting your efforts to separate the leaves, it likely needed just a touch more time.
Chef's Notes
Roast cabbage wedges until edges are nicely browned and tender, not mushy. This adds depth of flavor.
Top with crumbled cotija cheese and a dollop of crema or sour cream for a cool contrast.
Roast the cabbage and cook the turkey ahead of time. Reheat gently before assembling.
The Method
ROAST
Brush cabbage wedges with oil/salt (½ tsp). Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 20 mins.
Overcooking: If cabbage goes past 20 minutes, leaves will soften too much to hold the turkey filling.
Cabbage wedges are brushed with oil and salt, ready for the oven.
FILL
Pull leaves apart slightly. Stuff with smoked turkey.
Leaf tearing: Pull gently from the base of the wedge to prevent the leaves from snapping or falling apart.
Cabbage leaves are slightly pulled apart and stuffed with smoked turkey.
FINISH
Drizzle with hot honey (30 mL) and vinegar. Top with onions.
Soggy cabbage: Do not over-drizzle; too much liquid will cause the cabbage leaves to soften and lose their structural integrity as a taco shell.
Cabbage wraps are drizzled with hot honey and vinegar, and topped with pickled onions.
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