Cabbage Parcels in Broth
- 8 oz. firm tofu, drained
- 1 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce
- 1clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
- 1/2 lb. shredded cabbage, plus
- 6 cabbage leaves, halved
- 1 1/2 tsp. Vegetarian Fish Sauce
- 12 green onions, sliced, and white and green parts separated
- 1 Tbs. sesame oil
- 1 cup sliced straw, oyster, or shiitake mushrooms
- 1 large carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- To make Stuffing: Mash together all ingredients in medium bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and set aside.
- To make Parcels: Bring 4 qt.
- water to a boil in large pot.
- Add shredded cabbage and Vegetarian Fish Sauce.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 25 minutes.
- Bring large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Drop in cabbage leaves to blanch 2 minutes, or until pliable.
- Remove from water, and drain.
- Blanch green halves of green onions 30 seconds.
- Remove from water with slotted spoon, and drain.
- Shred white parts of green onion into thin strands using sharp knife, then soak in cold water 10 minutes, or until they curl.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add mushrooms, and saute 3 minutes, or until browned.
- Set aside.
- Cut cabbage leaves into 12 6- x 4-inch pieces, reserving any leftover cabbage.
- Set 1 cabbage piece on work surface.
- Place 2 Tbs.
- Stuffing in center.
- Fold sides of cabbage in over Stuffing, and roll up like a burrito.
- Set seam side down, and tie parcel with 1 blanched green onion length.
- Repeat to make 12 Parcels.
- Bring cabbage broth to a boil in shallow pan.
- Add Parcels, mushrooms, carrot slices, and soy sauce.
- Simmer 6 to 8 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
- Divide Parcels and vegetables among bowls, and top each with broth.
- Garnish with cilantro and green onion curls.
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Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/cabbage-parcels-in-broth/ (may not work)