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Fresh Tofu & Veggie Summer Rolls

Cultural Context

Originating from Vietnam, summer rolls are a staple of Vietnamese cuisine, often enjoyed as a light snack or appetizer. These fresh rolls celebrate the vibrant flavors and textures of seasonal vegetables and herbs, wrapped in delicate rice paper. Traditionally served with a peanut dipping sauce, they have gained popularity worldwide, inspiring variations with different fillings and sauces.

VietnameseVNappetizer
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
8 sheets rice paper
14 oz tofu
2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
1 cup red cabbage, shredded
2 medium carrots, julienned
1 medium cucumber, julienned
1/2 cup basil leaves
4 oz rice noodles, cooked
1/4 cup peanut powder
2 tablespoons tamari
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoons lime juice
to taste hot sauce
to taste salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Chickpeas are a budget-friendly protein alternative.

peanut sauce

🥗Healthier: almond butter sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Soy sauce is a cost-effective dipping option.

rice paper

🥗Healthier: lettuce leaves

💰Cheaper: nori sheets

Nori sheets can be a cheaper wrap option.

mint leaves

🥗Healthier: basil

💰Cheaper: dried mint

Dried mint is a cost-effective substitute.

1

Prep all veggies: chop romaine lettuce, shred red cabbage, slice cucumber, and carrots.

2

Soak rice paper in shallow water for a few seconds until pliable, then shake off excess water.

3

Lay soaked rice paper on a damp paper towel.

4

Add a piece of lettuce, red cabbage, cucumber, carrots, basil, tofu (about a piece and a half), and rice noodles to the center of the rice paper.

5

Fold the sides of the rice paper in, then roll tightly from the bottom to the top to wrap the filling.

6

Repeat with remaining rice paper and filling ingredients.

7

Prepare the dipping sauce by mixing peanut powder, tamari, maple syrup, lime juice, hot sauce, and salt together until desired consistency is reached.

Cooking Techniques

slicingsoakingrolling

Equipment Needed

cutting boardknifebowlbamboo mat

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

soypeanuts

Also Known As

Gỏi cuốnVietnamese spring rolls

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