These 'Swirly Fried Tofu Pocket and Cabbage Rolls' are as cute as they are delicious, made by rolling fried tofu pockets and cabbage. This recipe is budget-friendly thanks to the generous amount of cabbage and is incredibly easy to make in just one frying pan. It's satisfyingly filling even with minimal meat, making it perfect for bento boxes or snacks.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients (2 servings)

  • Cabbage 100g
  • Scallions 2 stalks
  • Ground Pork 100g
  • Fried Tofu Pockets (rectangular) 2 sheets
  • Spaghetti 2 strands
  • Potato Starch 1 tbsp

Seasonings

  • Salt 1/4 tsp
  • Cooking Sake (Rice Wine) 1 tbsp
  • Grated Garlic 1 tsp
  • Pepper a pinch
  • Water 3 tbsp

Steps

  1. Shred 100g of cabbage.
  2. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp of salt over the shredded cabbage and massage until it wilts.
  3. Let the cabbage sit for about 5 minutes.
  4. Finely chop 2 scallions.
  5. In a bowl, combine 100g of ground pork, 1 tbsp of Cooking Sake (Rice Wine), 1 tbsp of Potato Starch, 1 tsp of Grated Garlic, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Mix until sticky and well combined.
  6. Add the chopped scallions to the ground pork mixture.
  7. Finely chop the salted and squeezed cabbage and add it to the ground pork bowl.
  8. Mix everything thoroughly until it forms a cohesive mass.
  9. Gently roll 2 sheets of rectangular fried tofu pockets with chopsticks to make them easier to open.
  10. Make a cut along one edge of the fried tofu pocket, leaving about 1cm un-cut, and open it up.
  11. Place the fried tofu pocket with the shorter side horizontally. Spread half of the prepared filling evenly, leaving about 1cm from the top edge.
  12. Lift the front edge of the fried tofu pocket and roll it up.
  13. Cut 2 strands of spaghetti into 6 equal pieces each.
  14. Secure the rolled fried tofu pockets at 6 points along the seam using the cut spaghetti pieces.
  15. Cut along the spaghetti seams with a knife to divide the rolls.
  16. Lightly oil a frying pan and heat over medium heat.
  17. Place the cut fried tofu pocket and cabbage rolls into the heated pan, cut-side down, and sear until golden brown.
  18. Once browned, flip them over.
  19. Reduce the heat to low after flipping.
  20. Add 3 tbsp of water, cover with a lid, and steam-grill for 3 minutes over low heat.
  21. If the browning is light, increase to medium heat to brown further.
  22. Remove the rolls to a plate as they develop a nice brown sear on both sides.
  23. When serving, be mindful of the spaghetti pieces, as the tips can be sharp.
  24. If the flavor seems a bit light, enjoy with ponzu sauce or other dipping sauces.
  25. The fried tofu pockets do not require pre-boiling in water and can be used directly as is.

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