Product Review: Hodo Soy Organic Yuba (Tofu Skins) & Spring Roll Recipe

I thought I’d take a break from the all the sugary treats I’ve been sharing (don’t worry I’ll be reviewing more summery sweets very soon) to introduce a new product that I absolutely love, that’s semi-local to me, and is delicious! Plus, who doesn’t love a good ol’ fashioned recipe, right?

You might recall my post about Hodo Soy from April where I raved about this fabulous company and their Spicy Yuba Strips and shared a recipe for vegan Mango Stir Fry. Hodo Soy, a great organic tofu company out of Oakland, California, continues to steal my little vegan, tofu-loving heart. Today I am featuring my love of their Tofu Skins. Like Yuba, I hadn’t heard of Tofu Skins until recently and let me tell you they are delicious! Go get your hands on some as soon as you can, and if you are a lover of spring rolls, you are certain to love this gluten free, non-dairy, nut-free, egg-free and of course totally vegan recipe. Get your spring roll on!

Ingredients:

Filling:

• 1 medium onion (julienned lengthwise)
• 1/2 red pepper (julienned lengthwise)
• 1/2 yellow pepper (julienned lengthwise)
• 1/2 orange pepper (julienned lengthwise)
• 1 (12 ounce) package of organic shredded cabbage or slaw mix
• 1/4 cup salted peanuts (chopped)
• 1 Tablespoon of tamari sauce
• 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed fresh ginger
• salt (to taste)

Spring Roll

• 1 package (5 ounces) Hodo Soy Hand-Made Yuba (Tofu Skins)
• Hoisin sauce

Directions:

To prepare the filling:

1. In a frying pan heat olive oil over medium-high heat
2. Add peanuts and ginger and roast until lightly golden in color
3. Remove peanuts from pan and set aside
4. Add onion and fry until tender and lightly golden
5. Add all sliced peppers and fry until shiny
6. Add shredded cabbage or slaw mix and saute until tender
7. Drizzle sesame oil over and mix to bring oil to temperature
8. Drizzle tamari sauce over and stir well
9. Add salt to taste
10. Remove from heat and spread on cookie sheet to cool

To prepare the rolls:

1. Open the Hodo Soy Yuba Skin package and spread over cutting board
2. Slice the skins in half
3. Place a full Tablespoon of filing at the edge of the sheet
4. Fold edges in and roll ’em up (pictured below)

The rolls are ready to pan fry. Place over medium-high heat in frying pan covered with a Tablespoon of olive oil and fry until golden brown.

Cut rolls diagonally across (in half) and serve with hoisin sauce (for dipping). Enjoy!