Napa Cabbage Egg Rolls with Sesame Dipping Sauce
Napa Cabbage Egg Rolls with Sesame Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
For the Egg Rolls
- 8 Napa cabbage leaves, large, outer leaves
- 14 ounces firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
- 5 ounces canned tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup carrot, finely diced
- 1/4 cup chives, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for pan-frying
For the Secret Sauce
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- 1
Place the Napa cabbage leaves in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and poke a few small holes in the plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 7 minutes, or until the leaves are tender and pliable. Carefully remove from the microwave and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, combine the crumbled tofu, drained tuna, finely diced carrot, and finely chopped chives. Mix these ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Lay one microwaved Napa cabbage leaf flat on a clean surface. Place about 2-3 tablespoons of the filling mixture onto the wider end of the cabbage leaf. Fold the sides of the leaf inward, then roll the leaf tightly from the wider end towards the tip, forming an egg roll shape. Repeat with the remaining cabbage leaves and filling.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Pour the beaten eggs into a shallow dish. Dip each rolled cabbage egg roll into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is fully coated on all sides.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the coated egg rolls into the pan, seam-side down first. Pan-fry for 3-4 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides. You may need to do this in batches. Remove the cooked egg rolls from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 15 min
- 6
While the egg rolls are cooking, prepare the secret sauce. Add the toasted sesame seeds to a food processor or spice grinder. Grind the sesame seeds until they are finely ground.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
To the ground sesame seeds, add the lemon juice, soy sauce, olive oil, mayonnaise, and honey. Mix all the sauce ingredients well until a uniform, creamy consistency is achieved.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve the warm, pan-fried Napa cabbage egg rolls immediately with the prepared secret sauce for dipping.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Napa Cabbage Egg Rolls with Sesame Dipping Sauce
For the Egg Rolls
- 8 Napa cabbage leaves, large, outer leaves
- 14 ounces firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
- 5 ounces canned tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup carrot, finely diced
- 1/4 cup chives, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for pan-frying
For the Secret Sauce
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- 1
Place the Napa cabbage leaves in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and poke a few small holes in the plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 7 minutes, or until the leaves are tender and pliable. Carefully remove from the microwave and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
In a separate medium bowl, combine the crumbled tofu, drained tuna, finely diced carrot, and finely chopped chives. Mix these ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Lay one microwaved Napa cabbage leaf flat on a clean surface. Place about 2-3 tablespoons of the filling mixture onto the wider end of the cabbage leaf. Fold the sides of the leaf inward, then roll the leaf tightly from the wider end towards the tip, forming an egg roll shape. Repeat with the remaining cabbage leaves and filling.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Pour the beaten eggs into a shallow dish. Dip each rolled cabbage egg roll into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is fully coated on all sides.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the coated egg rolls into the pan, seam-side down first. Pan-fry for 3-4 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides. You may need to do this in batches. Remove the cooked egg rolls from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 15 min - 6
While the egg rolls are cooking, prepare the secret sauce. Add the toasted sesame seeds to a food processor or spice grinder. Grind the sesame seeds until they are finely ground.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
To the ground sesame seeds, add the lemon juice, soy sauce, olive oil, mayonnaise, and honey. Mix all the sauce ingredients well until a uniform, creamy consistency is achieved.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve the warm, pan-fried Napa cabbage egg rolls immediately with the prepared secret sauce for dipping.