N.Y.Cima Roll Recipe

Name: N.Y.Cima Roll
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds tofu firm; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons arrowroot flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1 tablespoon agar flakes; 1 teaspoon marjoram dried; 1 teaspoon thyme dried; 1 tablespoon garlic minced; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 1/2 cups mix see below; 1/2 cup onions finely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup bread crumbs, whole wheat; 1/4 pound seitan (wheat-meat) ground; 1/4 pound soy grits; 1/4 pound tofu hand crushed; ⅓ cup nutritional yeast flakes; 2 teaspoons marjoram dried; 2 teaspoons thyme dried; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 cup spinach chopped, packed; 1/4 cup sweet red bell peppers, roasted chopped; 1/2 cup pistachio nuts; 1 cup green peas; 1 tablespoon agar flakes; 1/2 cup gluten flour; 2 tablespoons lecithin

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds tofu firm
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoons arrowroot flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon agar flakes
1 teaspoon marjoram dried
1 teaspoon thyme dried
1 tablespoon garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 cups mix see below
1/2 cup onions finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup bread crumbs, whole wheat
1/4 pound seitan (wheat-meat) ground
1/4 pound soy grits
1/4 pound tofu hand crushed
⅓ cup nutritional yeast flakes
2 teaspoons marjoram dried
2 teaspoons thyme dried
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup spinach chopped, packed
1/4 cup sweet red bell peppers, roasted chopped
1/2 cup pistachio nuts
1 cup green peas
1 tablespoon agar flakes
1/2 cup gluten flour
2 tablespoons lecithin

1
Rinse tofu and pat dry.
2
Cube and puree in food processor with all ingredients except cima mix.
3
Shape the cima mix into a 12 by 3 inch roll.
4
Sread the tofu puree on a 12 by 28 inch piece of plastic wrap and roll around the cima log.
5
Smooth out the seam.
6
Steam 30 minutes, let cool 10 minutes, slice and serve.
7
Note: You MUST have a steamer wide enough to support the entire roll from underneath!
8
If you don't, it will slip and come unrolled.
9
It'll still get cooked, but rather than a pretty, colorful roll to slice you'll have a serious mess.
10
Saute onions in oil until translucent.
11
Remove from heat.
12
Add bread crumbs, tofu, seitan, soy grits, nut yeast, water and seasoning.
13
Mix until evenly dispersed.
14
Add vegs and nuts.
15
In a separate bowl, mix agar and gluten flour.
16
Heat lecithin and stir into veg mixture, then stir in flour/agar mixture.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds tofu firm, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 3 tablespoons arrowroot flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, N.Y.Cima Roll falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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N.Y.Cima Roll

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