Sassy Springtime Rolls
21 ingredients
20 steps
Ingredients
- 1 scallion, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into quarters
- 1/2 bell pepper, any color, cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 3 large radishes, halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into paper thin slices
- 2 cups rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup natural sugar
- 3 large cloves garlic, halved lengthwise
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 14-ounces extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2 x 2-inch strips
- 8 (8-inch) rice paper wrappers
- 16 baby spinach leaves
- Fresh cilantro sprigs or Thai basil leaves
- Reserved liquid from marinated veggies
- 1/4 cup vegan fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons natural sugar
- 1/4 cup finely chopped peanuts
Directions
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1For the Spring Rolls: Combine the scallion, bell pepper, carrot, squash, and radish in a medium bowl.
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2In a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the vinegar, sugar, garlic, celery salt, coriander, ginger, salt and pepper and bring to a boil, then pour over the vegetables and toss well.
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3Cool to room temperature.
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4Add the tofu, cover and chill overnight.
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5When ready to use, drain the tofu and vegetables.
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6Reserve the liquid to make the dipping sauce; remove and discard the garlic pieces.
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7Fill a large bowl half full with warm water.
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8Place a kitchen towel beside it and a serving platter on the opposite side.
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9Place one wrapper at a time into the warm water for 30 seconds or until softened.
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10Remove from the water and place near one end of the towel.
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11Fold the other end of the towel over the wrapper to blot excess moisture.
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12Place two spinach leaves, face-down and overlapping, horizontally in the center of the wrapper.
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13Arrange a piece of tofu horizontally in the center of the spinach and cover with 1/8 of the veggies, parallel to the tofu.
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14Top with 1 or 2 cilantro sprigs.
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15Fold the ends of the wrapper toward the filling, then fold the edge nearest you over the veggies and continue rolling.
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16Place the roll on the serving platter, seam side down.
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17Repeat with the remaining ingredients, changing out water if it becomes too cool.
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18For the Dipping Sauce: Whisk all ingredients except peanuts together.
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19Divide the mixture among individual serving bowls, and top with peanuts.
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20Serve with the spring rolls.
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