Jul 13 2026
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Tofu-licious Roll Recipe

Inspired by The Original Roy's in Hawaii Kai
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Garlic Tofu, Vegetable Escabeche, Avocado, Soy Gingerette

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Ingredients

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Tofu

Vegetable Escabeche

Soy Gingerette

Roll Assembly

Method

Prepare the Tofu

  1. 1

    Press and Cut Tofu

    Press the tofu to remove excess moisture and cut into strips.

  2. 2

    Sauté Garlic and Ginger

    In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Cook Tofu

    Add tofu strips to the pan and drizzle with soy sauce. Cook until golden brown on all sides.

Make the Vegetable Escabeche

  1. 4

    Prepare Pickling Liquid

    In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil.

  2. 5

    Marinate Vegetables

    Remove from heat and add the julienned carrots, cucumber, and red onion. Let it cool and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Mix the Soy Gingerette

  1. 6

    Prepare Soy Gingerette

    In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, grated ginger, sesame oil, and honey until well combined.

Assemble the Rolls

  1. 7

    Prepare Nori and Rice

    On a bamboo mat, lay a nori sheet and spread a thin layer of cooked rice on top.

  2. 8

    Add Fillings

    Layer with the garlic tofu, vegetable escabeche, and sliced avocado.

  3. 9

    Roll and Slice

    Roll tightly using the bamboo mat, then slice into pieces.

  4. 10

    Serve with Sauce

    Drizzle with soy gingerette before serving.

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