Tofu Spring Rolls Recipe

Ingredients:

• 8 rice paper sheets
• 200g firm tofu, pressed and sliced into thin strips
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cucumber, julienned
• 1 avocado, sliced
• Fresh mint leaves
• Fresh cilantro leaves
• Rice noodles, cooked and cooled
• Soy sauce or tamari for dipping

Dipping Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Red pepper flakes (optional for spice)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:
   • Press the tofu to remove excess water and slice it into thin strips.
   • Shred the lettuce and carrots, julienne the cucumber, slice the avocado, and prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions.
2. Soften Rice Paper:
   • Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper sheet into the water for about 10-15 seconds until it softens.
3. Assemble the Spring Roll:
   • Lay the softened rice paper on a clean surface.
   • Place a few strips of tofu in the center of the rice paper.
   • Add a handful of shredded lettuce, carrots, julienned cucumber, avocado slices, mint leaves, cilantro leaves, and a small portion of rice noodles.
4. Rolling:
   • Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling, then tightly roll from the bottom to the top, forming a spring roll.
5. Repeat:
   • Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
6. Prepare Dipping Sauce:
   • In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using).
7. Serve:
   • Serve the Tofu Spring Rolls with the dipping sauce on the side.

Note:

• Feel free to customize the filling with other fresh vegetables, herbs, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Enjoy your delicious Tofu Spring Rolls!