Vegetarian Popiah

Delight your taste buds with Vegetarian Popiah, a fresh and vibrant take on a classic Asian street food favorite. These handheld, soft spring rolls are wrapped in delicate popiah skins and filled with a medley of crisp vegetables like julienned carrots, cucumber, bean sprouts, and tender lettuce leaves. Protein-packed golden-brown tofu adds heartiness, while a drizzle of sweet chili and hoisin sauce ties everything together with a burst of flavor. Quick to prepare in under 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect as a light meal, appetizer, or party snack. Vegetarian Popiah is not only versatile and nutritious but also a fun, interactive dish to assemble and serve fresh. A fantastic choice for fans of plant-based cuisine and Southeast Asian flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 10 pieces Popiah skins
• 200 grams Firm tofu
• 2 medium Carrots, julienned
• 1 medium Cucumber, julienned
• 100 grams Bean sprouts
• 10 pieces Lettuce leaves
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Sweet chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 50 milliliters Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Pepper

Directions

Step 1

Slice the firm tofu into thin strips and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the tofu strips and cook for about 5 minutes, or until golden brown on all sides.

Step 4

Remove the tofu from the pan and set aside.

Step 5

In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 6

Add the julienned carrots and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until they are just tender.

Step 7

Add the bean sprouts, soy sauce, water, salt, and pepper to the pan, and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.

Step 8

Return the tofu to the pan and mix well to combine with the vegetables. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 9

To assemble the popiah, lay a popiah skin on a flat surface.

Step 10

Place a piece of lettuce on the popiah skin, followed by a tablespoon of the tofu and vegetable mixture.

Step 11

Top with a few strips of cucumber and a drizzle each of sweet chili sauce and hoisin sauce.

Step 12

Fold the sides of the popiah skin over the filling, then roll tightly from one end to the other to enclose the filling.

Step 13

Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.

Step 14

Serve the Vegetarian Popiah fresh as a light meal or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1211.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1464.6

Total Fat 44.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 1.0mg	0%
Sodium 5373.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 234.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.8g	0%
Total Sugars 58.6g
Protein 51.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 536.0mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 1532.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.9%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 60.8%