Vegan Rice Paper Rolls
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Place a frying pan on medium heat. Add the oil. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the tofu sticks and cook each side until golden brown (approximately 3-4 minutes per side). Set aside and let cool.
  2. Prepare your work space by assembling all the ingredients and ensuring they are close by and within reach.
  3. Fill a shallow pan (a pie pan or 9″ round cake pan will work well) with an inch or so of warm water. Place one rice paper in the water for about 10-20 seconds or so. You’ll get the hang of it here—the rice paper should be pliable and workable but not soggy or floppy. Carefully lay it flat on your work area. I use a wooden chopping board.
  4. Pile on the veggies. The order does not matter. I wanted the basil leaves to show through so I placed those on the paper first and then piled on the veggies.
  5. Fold the top and bottom edges up over the fillings and then pull one side over the veggies and roll upward just until the filling is compactly and fully enclosed. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  6. Serve the veggie rolls with peanut sauce. You can serve them whole, or sliced them in half on the diagonal with scissors or a sharp chef’s knife. Enjoy!