2-Ingredient Japanese Cabbage & Pork Patties
Looking for a simple, high-protein, and delicious Japanese dish?
This viral “2-ingredient” recipe creates incredibly soft, juicy, and fluffy patties using just cabbage and ground pork.
It’s quick, beginner-friendly, and perfect for a healthy home-cooked meal.
Ingredients
- 200g ground pork
- 200g Chinese cabbage (hakusai), finely chopped
Seasoning:
- 1 tbsp potato starch
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions
1. Finely chop the cabbage
Chop the cabbage as finely as possible to create a soft texture.
2. Combine ingredients
In a bowl or plastic bag, add:
- Ground pork
- Chopped cabbage
- All seasoning
3. Mix well
Mix everything thoroughly until evenly combined.
The mixture should feel soft and slightly sticky.
4. Shape into patties
Form small, round patties using your hands.
5. Cook in a pan
Heat a pan with a little oil.
Place the patties and cook until the bottom is golden brown.
6. Flip
Once nicely browned, flip each patty.
7. Cover and cook
Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
8. Serve
Serve hot and enjoy the fluffy, juicy texture 😍

Tips
- Chop cabbage very fine → makes it extra soft
- Don’t overcook → keeps it juicy
- You can dip in soy sauce or ponzu for extra flavor
Why You’ll Love This
- Only 2 main ingredients
- High protein & low carb friendly
- Super soft (“ふわふわ” texture)
- Perfect for meal prep
Would you try this super simple Japanese recipe at home?
Or would you add your own twist to it?