Golden Brown Vegan Spring Rolls for Lunar New Year
Ingredients
- 1 package spring roll wrappers
- 4-5 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 16 oz firm tofu
- 10 mushrooms
- 2 carrots
- 1 teaspoon stir fry sauce
- oil for frying
- salt to taste
- cornstarch slurry
Preparation
Place shredded cabbage in a big bowl, massage with 1 teaspoon of salt, and set aside for 15 minutes
Repeat the same step with purple cabbage
In a heated nonstick pan, pan-fry tofu until golden brown and season with a pinch of salt
Using the same pan, sauté mushrooms in 1 teaspoon oil and season with stir fry sauce
After 15 minutes, drain the cabbages and squeeze out as much liquid as possible
Mix all the filling ingredients together
Wrap the filling in spring roll wrappers using cornstarch slurry to seal
Shallow fry, deep fry, or brush with oil and bake at 495F until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway
Serve with a side of lime chili sauce
Notes
These spring rolls symbolize wealth and are traditionally eaten during Lunar New Year or Spring Festival
They can be enjoyed as snacks at any time and are perfect for various occasions
