If you like fresh healthy Thai or Vietnamese spring rolls, try this easy recipe for vegetarian tofu spring rolls. You could use basil or just about any fresh herb that you like instead of mint. If you need some extra help, you can also learn how to wrap spring rolls by following my illustrated step-by-step instructions here.
This tofu spring roll recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 container firm or extra firm tofu, well pressed
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 head green cabbage, sliced thin
- 2 carrots, grated
- 1 cup cooked bean thread noodles or rice vermicelli
- one bunch fresh mint leaves
- spring roll wrappers
- water
Preparation:
Slice the pressed tofu into thin strips. Heat the soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil and ginger in a skillet and sautee the tofu for 5-7 minutes, just until lightly crisp.
In a large bowl, toss together the tofu with the cabbage, carrots and noodles.
Submerge spring roll wrappers in water until pliable one at a time.
Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the tofu and veggie mixture in wrappers. Place two or three mint leaves on top of the filling and wrap your spring rolls. Serve with a dipping sauce.
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