Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

These easy savoury & low card pan-fried cabbage rolls are stuffed with a vegetable & tofu filling, doused in a spicy asian-style sauce. Delectable!

Prep Time15minutes mins

Cook Time25minutes mins

Total Time40minutes mins

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Chinese, Fusion

Keyword: cabbage, dumplings

Servings: 3

Ingredients
Cabbage Rolls
1 head napa cabbage or chinese cabbage
water to steam or boil
Filling

1 small carrot
6 shitake mushrooms
2 stalks spring onions
200 g extra firm tofu
200 g brown rice
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tsp 5-spice
Sauce
1-2 tsp chili oil
1 tsp vegan oyster sauce
1 tsp light soy sauce
1 tsp mushroom seasoning
1 tsp corn starch +1/4 cup water
Instructions
In a wok or skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
Add carrots, mushrooms, crumbled tofu and spring onions. Saute until vegetables are tender.
Add in brown rice. Add soy sauce, 5-spice and salt (if needed) to the filling. Mix well.
Separate the Napa cabbage leaves and blanch them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.
Cut the end of the cabbage leaf. Place a spoonful of the filling in the centre of the leaf.
Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling, then roll it up from the bottom, creating a tight bundle.
Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.
Panfry the cabbage rolls in some olive oil until lightly brown. Arrange the cabbage rolls on a serving platter.
Mix the ingredients needed for the sauce over the pan and stir until it thickens.
Pour it over the cabbage rolls, you can have this on its own or serve it with rice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (per serving)
Calories: 250 kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 10g

Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Sodium: 600mg
Potassium: 500mg
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 5g
Vitamin A: 4500 IU
Vitamin C: 50 mg
Calcium: 120 mg
Iron: 2.5 mg
tips for Best Results

Selecting Cabbage: Choose fresh, large napa cabbage leaves for easier rolling. Smaller leaves can be used for mini rolls.
Prepping Tofu: For a firmer texture, press the tofu for 15 minutes before crumbling to remove excess water.
Adding Protein: To increase protein content, you can add cooked lentils or chickpeas to the filling.
Adjusting Spice Level: Adjust the amount of chili oil based on your heat preference. For a milder sauce, use less chili oil.
Alternative Fillings: Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or corn for a different texture and flavor.
These cabbage rolls are not only healthy and low in carbs but also packed with flavor. Perfect for a vegan and paleo-friendly meal, they are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds!