Tofu and Mushroom Cabbage Rolls
One of our all time favourite ways to eat cabbage. The filling is so tasty and by grating the tofu it increases the surface area to carry more flavour resulting in a serious delicious interior. The dressing is a total flavour bomb - these are quick to make and so worth the effort. We fry them but you can bake them or cook them in the air fryer for a lower oil option.
Takes 25 minutes
Serves 8
Ingredients
- 10 large leaves of cabbage Napa cabbage works well
- 1 bunch scallions green onions
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 thumb-sized piece of ginger
- 1/2 red chilli
- 150 g 7 oz mushrooms
- 200 g 7 oz firm tofu
- 1 tbsp sesame oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dressing:
- 1 tbsp Tamari
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients:
- Fill and boil the kettle.
- Peel and grate the garlic and ginger.
- Slice the scallions and mushrooms, and finely dice the red chilli, removing the seeds if desired.
- Grate the tofu using a fine grater.
- Remove the larger outer leaves from the cabbage.
Blanch Cabbage Leaves:
- Fill a saucepan with just boiled water and a pinch of salt.
- Blanch cabbage leaves for 3-4 minutes, then remove and rinse in cold water to stop them from cooking further.
Make Dressing:
- Mix together the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl.
Prepare Filling:
- Heat a wide-bottomed frying pan over high heat.
- Add 1 tbsp sesame oil, tofu, mushrooms, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Once tofu starts to turn golden, add grated ginger, garlic, scallions, chilli, and 3 tbsp of the dressing. Mix well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly. Transfer this filling to a bowl and rinse the frying pan quickly.
Assemble Rolls:
- Lay out 1 cabbage leaf and place approximately 2 tbsp of the tofu and mushroom filling in the centre.
- Carefully roll up the cabbage, folding in the sides as you go to create a mini burrito-like shape. Repeat with remaining cabbage leaves and filling.
Cook Cabbage Rolls:
- Heat the frying pan over high heat.
- Add 1/2 tbsp sesame oil, then cook 4-5 cabbage rolls at a time for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn slightly golden.
- Repeat with any remaining cabbage rolls.
Serve:
- Serve cabbage rolls with the remaining dressing as a dipping sauce. Enjoy this delicious dish!