Smoked Tofu Cabbage Rolls

These easy-peasy smoked tofu cabbage rolls were a spontaneous concoction at a time when I was at a loss for what to cook, and had some odds and ends sitting in the fridge. Anyone who knows me will know that I am a sucker for Chinese food, and will droolingly seize any opportunity to eat it. Whilst I cut out the eggs and fish-based sauces which are commonly used in veggie Chinese cuisine, I don't have to battle with finding dairy alternatives, as they don't form part of the usual ingredients.

Ingredients (makes 8 rolls):
8 leaves Savoy cabbage
1 pack (approx. 230g) smoked tofu, crumbled
2 large field mushrooms (or 6 average mushrooms), finely diced
2 sticks celery, finely diced
1 tsp ginger paste
2 - 3 tsp white miso paste
2 tsp vegetable oil
8 cocktail sticks

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 200c
2. Gently steam the cabbage leaves for about 7-10 minutes on a medium heat to soften
3. Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed frying pan, on a high heat and add the celery. Cook until it begins to char
4. Add ginger, miso and mushrooms. Stir fry for 1 minute
5. Stir in tofu and cook for 3 minutes
6. Remove the mixture from the heat and split into 8 portions
7. Place one portion into the centre of one cabbage leaf. Fold each side into the centre. Then fold the the top down and the bottom up, and secure using a cocktail stick
8. Place in a lightly oiled roasting tin and baked for 12-15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown
9. Serve individually, or with a tasty vegetable chow mein to form part of a main meal

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Tips:

• Be careful not to overcook the cabbage when steaming, else it will fall apart when you are trying to wrap into rolls!
• I used white miso paste as that's what I had to hand, but I'm sure you can use regular miso paste
• If you have other veg to use up (carrots, peppers) you can chop them up finely and chuck them in - anything goes!
• Feel free to add more seasoning - garlic, soy sauce, black pepper would all work well

​Enjoy! If you have tried this recipe then please feel free to comment below and let me know how it went. If you have any questions then please ask and I'll do my best to answer!

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