Kimchi and Tofu Parcels in Napa Cabbage
Firm tofu crumbled with squeezed kimchi and gochugaru, bound with egg and steamed inside cabbage leaves.
Ingredients
- 130 g Napa cabbage
- 140 g Firm tofu
- 70 g Kimchi
- 1 Egg
- 1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Chili oil
- 1 tsp Gochugaru (optional)
- 15 g Scallions (optional)
Method
- Take seven leaves off the head and blanch them for ninety seconds, until they go limp enough to fold. Refresh them cold and dry them.
- Wring the tofu out in a cloth and crumble it. Squeeze the kimchi hard over the sink — wet kimchi will make the parcels weep — then chop it and fold it through the tofu with the gochugaru, the sesame oil and the beaten egg.
- Trim the ribs flat, heap the filling at the base of each leaf and roll them into squat parcels.
- Lay the parcels in the chilli oil seam-down over a medium flame, three minutes to catch colour, then a splash of water and the lid on for eight, until the egg has set and the parcels hold their shape when lifted.
- Tip them onto a plate with the pan's red oil poured over and the spring onions scattered on top.
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About Kimchi and Tofu Parcels in Napa Cabbage
Kimchi and Tofu Parcels in Napa Cabbage is a Korean lunch or dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes and serves 1. It fits keto-friendly eating.
Kimchi and Tofu Parcels in Napa Cabbage: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Kimchi and Tofu Parcels in Napa Cabbage?
A serving has about 470 calories — 22.1g protein, 12.5g carbs, 39.5g fat, 4.5g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Kimchi and Tofu Parcels in Napa Cabbage gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Kimchi and Tofu Parcels in Napa Cabbage has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Kimchi and Tofu Parcels in Napa Cabbage take to make?
About 30 minutes start to finish, but only around 23 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Kimchi and Tofu Parcels in Napa Cabbage?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out gochugaru, scallions — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Kimchi and Tofu Parcels in Napa Cabbage make?
This recipe makes 1 serving. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.