Recipe Rainbow Rice Paper Rolls
Healthy choice
Gluten-free option
Protein-packed
Refined sugar free
Oil-free option
Budget friendly
Easy peasy
Kid-friendly
Entertaining
Lazy dinners
Snacks
If you’ve never made rice paper rolls, these fresh, wholesome beauties can look a little daunting for the novice home chef. But they are truly one of the easiest dishes to assemble — dig in and thank us later!
You will need
Serves 4
Marinated tofu
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon lemongrass, chopped finely (optional)
- 600g firm tofu (around 1 large packet), sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil (or sub water)
To assemble
- 400g brown or white vermicelli noodles
- 20 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cucumber, sliced into batons
- 1 carrot, peeled and sliced into batons
- 1 cup red cabbage, sliced thinly
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped roughly
Sauce
- 1/4 cup peanut butter, smooth or crunchy
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons water
Recipe: Rainbow Nourishments
Directions
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Step 1
To marinate the tofu, add the soy, maple, garlic and lemongrass to a flat bowl and mix until combined. Add the tofu and gently toss until all sides of the tofu have touched the marinade.
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Step 2
Meanwhile, prepare the vermicelli according to its packet instructions.
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Step 3
To make the sauce, add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until combined. If desired, add more water for a thinner sauce.
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Step 4
To cook the tofu, drizzle the oil in a large fry pan over high heat. Add the tofu and flip until all sides are golden brown. Set aside.
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Step 5
Fill a large bowl with hot to warm water. Dip a rice paper wrapper in the water for 30 seconds or until it has just softened. Place the wrapper on a wet chopping board. Top with a little vermicelli, tofu and vegetables, making sure not to overfill. Fold the rice paper wrapper as desired. Repeat for the remaining wrappers and ingredients.
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Step 6
Serve rolls with peanut sauce for all the saucy dunking your heart desires.
Recipe: Rainbow Nourishments
