Baiye Tofu Rolls
Tofu often gets a bad reputation for being bland, but that’s only if you don’t know how to cook it right. I experiment with tofu a lot, and recently I’ve added a new star to my tofu recipe collection: Baiye tofu rolls, which my friend Birdie from Northern China taught me how to make.
This is not an average tofu dish. These grilled Baiye tofu rolls are smoky, juicy, and absolutely bursting with flavor. Think of them as savory veggie spring rolls, only high-protein, low-carb, and hot off the grill.
Each roll is packed with fresh herbs: no starchy fillings, no added sugars, and no unnecessary carbs.
Perfect if you’re watching your macros but still want something satisfying. They also pair beautifully with enoki mushrooms, which cook in no time!
This recipe is high in plant-based protein (23g per 100g tofu), fiber-rich, and loaded with aromatics — all the boxes for a healthy, balanced meal or snack.
Check out the video version of this recipe on my YouTube channel.
Recipe
Baiye Tofu Rolls
Ingredients
- 200 g Baiye tofu sheets (pressed tofu skins)
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro (leaves and stems)
- 1 small bunch enoki mushrooms (optional)
- 1 small red onion
- 1 tbsp Chinese BBQ seasoning (it's a mix of powders: cumin, chili, sesame seeds, onion, ginger, anise, bay leaves)
- 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
- 3 tbsp Vegetable oil (for sauce + extra for frying)
- 1 tsp Black sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the tofu sheets into medium rectangles or squares (about 10×15 cm).
- Bring water to a boil and briefly simmer the tofu sheets for 1–2 minutes to soften them. Drain and pat dry.
- Thinly slice the onion into strips.
- Rinse and trim the enoki mushrooms (if you use them). Trim cilantro.
- Place a bit of onion, mushrooms, and cilantro in the center of each tofu rectangle. Roll them up tightly like spring rolls. You can secure the rolls with a toothpick or leave them as is.
- Place the rolls on a hot pan or grill, and cook until golden and slightly crispy —about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Prepare BBQ-Oil: Mix vegetable oil, Chinese BBQ seasoning, and oyster sauce.
- Sprinkle generously with BBQ-oil mix and black sesame seeds. Serve hot.
