These Spring rolls are loaded with fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables, sweet mango, rice noodles, and served with a delicious peanut dipping sauce. Light, fresh and full of flavours; they make the perfect Spring or Summer meal.
You can easily adapt the filling by using ingredients you have on hand. Cucumber, shredded red cabbage, radishes, lettuce leaves or avocado would all work well. For extra protein, feel free to add grilled tofu sticks, tempeh or edamame. The peanut sauce is great with all type of asian-inspired dishes, so feel free to double the portion and to use it throughout the week.
- Fresh herbs: mint leaves, basil leaves, cilantro
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1 large mango, peeled and sliced into thin strips
- 2 green onions, sliced into thin strips
- ¼ cup crushed peanuts (or toasted sesame seeds)
- Radish or pea shoots (optional)
- Grilled tofu sticks or other protein of choice (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Whisk all the peanut sauce ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside until serving.
In a small bowl, toss the julienned carrots with sea salt and rice vinegar. Let them sit while you prepare the other ingredients.
Place the vermicelli noodles in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
Fill a shallow bowl with warm water. Dip one rice paper sheet into the water for 15–20 seconds, just until soft but still pliable. Carefully transfer it to a clean work surface.
In the center of the softened rice paper, layer a few mint and basil leaves, some cilantro, and a small amount of each filling: red pepper, mango, pickled carrots, green onion, tofu (if using), and vermicelli noodles. Sprinkle with crushed peanuts or sesame seeds, and add shoots or radish if desired. Leave about 2–3 cm (1 inch) of space on each side.
Fold in the sides, then fold the bottom up over the filling. Roll tightly to form a neat cylinder. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Keep the rolls covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying out. Slice in half if desired, and serve with the peanut sauce for dipping.
