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Fresh Spring Rolls

Rolls
  • Rice paper
  • Rice vermicelli noodles
  • Iceberg lettuce (sub other crunchy lettuce)
  • Cilantro
  • Mint
  • Carrot, thinly julliened
  • Cucumber, cut into 5mm match sticks
  • Fried tofu
Dipping Sauce
  • 5 tbsp dried coconut milk (sub canned coconut cream or milk)
  • 1/2 cup water (omit if using canned coconut milk)
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter or tahini
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Rolls: Bring a pot half full of water to a boil, turn off the heat, then soak the noodles until done. Cool the water down by adding cold water. Fry the tofu and prep the vegetables and herbs. Soak a rice wrapper under running water or in a large bowl filled with water for 5 seconds, shake off excess water, and place the wrapper on a suitably non-stick surface (like a laminate counter). Arrange the filling on the top half of the wrapper, then fold over the top part, then the sides, then roll everything up.

Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small pot, then heat and stir until well combined. Adjust consistency with water if needed. Avoid overheating the dip, otherwise the coconut fat will separate out.

Notes: Dried coconut milk works well because it lets you easily thicken the sauce if needed. For rice paper, prefer ones from an asian grocery store - Bamboo Tree brand (Bánh Tráng Mỹ Tho) works well.