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Easy Napa Cabbage Rolls

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This easy napa cabbage rolls recipe features tender cabbage leaves stuffed with a delicious tofu and veggie filling.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Appetizer, Dinner
  • Method: Blanching, Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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 tablespoons cooked rice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
12 tablespoons cornstarch

For the Rolls:

810 Napa cabbage leaves

For the Sauce:

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili oil
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or vegan alternative)
12 tablespoons water (adjust as needed)

Instructions

Cook the Filling:
In a large pan over medium heat, sauté carrot, spring onions, and mushrooms for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Add Tofu:
Stir in the crumbled tofu and cook for 2 minutes, mixing well.
Season the Mixture:
Add cooked rice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Stir to combine.
Thicken Filling:
Sprinkle cornstarch over the mixture and cook for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Prepare Cabbage Leaves:
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch Napa cabbage leaves for about 1 minute until tender. Drain and pat dry.
Assemble Rolls:
Lay a cabbage leaf flat, add 2–3 tablespoons filling near the base, fold in sides, and roll tightly. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Pan-Fry Rolls:
Heat a little oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook rolls seam-side down for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and slightly crisp.
Make Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chili oil, sriracha, oyster sauce, and water. Adjust to taste.
Serve:
Serve cabbage rolls warm with sauce drizzled on top or on the side.

Notes

Use vegan oyster sauce to keep the dish fully plant-based.
Do not overfill the rolls to prevent tearing.
Add garlic or ginger for extra flavor.
These rolls can be steamed instead of pan-fried for a lighter option.