Miso Tofu Cabbage Cups
Tender cabbage leaves hold browned tofu with a miso coating and grated carrot. They make a hands-on lunch, with a plate underneath to catch any loose filling. Choose leaves small and flexible enough to hold comfortably. Reduce the tofu's sauce before spooning it in; a wet filling is harder to keep inside a leaf.
East Asian · Preparation time: 15 min · Cook time: 10 min · Total time: 25 min · 2 servings · Easy
Recipe timing and yield are estimates. This recipe has not been kitchen-tested.
Ingredients
- 260 g Firm tofu
- 200 g White cabbage
- 20 g White miso
- 15 ml Rice vinegar
- 40 ml Water
- 15 ml Olive oil
- 80 g Carrot
Allergens listed for these ingredients · Soy. Check package labels.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Separate small tender cabbage leaves for cups. Grate carrot and crumble drained tofu.
- Brown tofu in oil, then stir in miso mixed with measured water and vinegar. Cook until the liquid lightly coats the tofu.
- Spoon hot tofu into cabbage leaves and top with carrot. Serve with a plate beneath each portion to catch loose filling.
Official food storage reference
Equipment
Kitchen scale, measuring jug, knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, sieve or colander, grater, skillet, spatula or spoon.
Storage
Keep perishable ingredients refrigerated according to their labels. Serve promptly. Chill cooked leftovers promptly in shallow covered portions and consult the official storage chart for the food type.
For perishable foods and leftovers, U.S. FDA guidance calls for prompt refrigeration, no more than two hours at room temperature (one hour above 32°C/90°F), and a refrigerator at or below 4°C/40°F. Follow the product label and local guidance. Smell and appearance alone cannot establish safety.
FDA handling and storage conditions
Ingredient substitution
Keep firm tofu for browning and small cabbage leaves for cups. Silken tofu would be wetter, and shredded cabbage cannot hold the filling as individual cups.
Editorial guidance, not kitchen-tested. Check product labels and allergens after any change. These notes do not change automatic inventory matching.
Ingredient substitution principles (Colorado State University Extension)Cooking Tips
Read through the method and measure the ingredients before heating the pan. Use the listed equipment and check the recipe-specific handling notes above.
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