Description
- Deliciously easy Napa Cabbage Rolls: a healthy, flavorful, and quick-to-make dish with a savory filling of tofu and vegetables, pan-fried until golden and served with a zesty dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 3 spring onions, finely sliced
- 4 mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 block firm tofu (200–250g), crumbled
- 4 tbsp cooked rice
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1–2 tbsp corn starch For the Rolls:
- 8–10 Napa cabbage leaves For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chili oil
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegan alternative)
- 1–2 tbsp water (to adjust consistency)
Instructions
- Make the Filling: In a large pan over medium heat, sauté the carrot, spring onions, and mushrooms for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add crumbled tofu and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in rice, vinegar, and soy sauce. Sprinkle over corn starch and cook another 1–2 minutes, stirring until the mixture thickens. Let cool slightly.
- Blanch the Cabbage Leaves: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch leaves for 1 minute until just tender. Drain and pat dry.
- Assemble the Rolls: Lay out one cabbage leaf. Spoon 2–3 tbsp filling near the base. Fold in the sides and roll tightly. Repeat with remaining filling and leaves.
- Pan-Fry the Rolls: Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Place rolls seam-side down. Pan-fry 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chili oil, Sriracha, oyster sauce, and water. Taste and adjust.
- Serve: Serve the rolls warm with sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Cabbage Prep: Do not over-blanch the cabbage leaves; a quick 1-minute dip is enough to make them pliable without making them too soft.
- Filling Texture: Squeezing a little extra water out of the cooked tofu before crumbling can help give the filling a firmer texture.
- Pan-Frying: Pan-fry the rolls seam-side down first to ensure they hold their shape. Don’t overcrowd the pan for best crispness.
- Sauce Customization: The sauce can be adjusted to your preference. Add more chili oil for heat, or a little honey for sweetness.
- Make Ahead: Rolls can be assembled in advance and stored in the fridge. Pan-fry just before serving for optimal crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing, Pan-Frying, Blanching, Rolling
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Whole recipe (8–10 rolls)
- Calories: ~560 kcal
- Sugar: ~10 g
- Sodium: ~4000 mg
- Fat: ~28 g
- Saturated Fat: ~4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~50 g
- Fiber: ~8 g
- Protein: ~30 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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