SPRING ROLLS WITH SPINACH, MUSHROOMS, SESAME, RICE AND HERBS

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I steam the spinach just until it collapses for these rolls and combine it with rice instead of the more traditional noodles. You can use brown, regular basmati or jasmine rice

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     appetizer, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 spring rolls

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 3/4 cups cooked rice (brown, basmati or jasmine)
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 pound baby spinach or 2 pounds bunch spinach, stemmed and washed
2 teaspoons black sesame seeds or lightly toasted regular hulled sesame seeds
1/4 pound firm tofu, cut into dominoes 1/4 inch thick by 1/2 inch wide and drained on paper towels
2 tablespoons peanut sauce
2 large carrots (about 1 pound), peeled and grated
6 shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped, plus additional sprigs
1/3 cup mint leaves, coarsely chopped, plus additional leaves
1/4 cup Thai basil leaves, coarsely chopped, plus additional leaves (may substitute regular basil if you can't get the Thai variety)
Salt to taste
8 8 1/2-inch rice flour spring roll wrappers

Steps:

  • Toss the rice with 1 tablespoon of the rice vinegar and the soy sauce
  • Wash the spinach and steam 1 to 2 minutes, tossing halfway through. It should wilt but still have some texture. Rinse with cold water, squeeze dry and coarsely chop. Season with salt to taste
  • Spread each tofu domino with about 1/4 teaspoon peanut sauce
  • Place the shredded carrots, slivered mushrooms and chopped herbs in a large bowl and toss with the remaining rice vinegar and salt to taste
  • Fill a bowl with warm water and place a spring roll in it just until it is pliable, about 30 seconds. Remove from the water and drain briefly on a kitchen towel. Place the wrapper on your work surface in front of you and arrange several cilantro sprigs, whole mint leaves and basil leaves, vein side up, on the wrapper. Leaving a 2-inch margin on the sides, place a handful of the carrot mixture on the wrapper, slightly nearer to the edge closest to you. Top with a handful of rice, then a handful of spinach. Place 3 tofu dominoes down the length of the spinach. Fold the sides in, then roll up the spring rolls tightly, squeezing the filling to get a tight roll. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with a dipping sauce of your choice

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 214, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 651 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Ridma Heshan
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These spring rolls were incredible!!! Super easy to make and so flavorful. Will definitely make these again!


Ola Yinka
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Not bad, but not great. The filling was a bit dry and the rice was overcooked. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Shahab khan11 Khan
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Delicious spring rolls! I love that they're baked instead of fried. The sesame sauce is also delicious.


YAM BAHADUR LIMBU ABIRAL
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It was okay - not the best spring rolls I've had, but decent. The sesame sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste.


animter YT
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Fantastic recipe - loved the combination of flavors and textures. The spring rolls were crispy and flavorful. Will be making these again soon!


Rahik Gaming
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A bit too bland for me. I added more garlic and ginger to the filling and it was much better.


Elad Florence
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Turned out great!! Made these rolls for a party and they were a hit. Will definitely make them again.


Faridah Wangari
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Amazing! A must-try for spring roll lovers. The herbs and mushrooms add a unique flavor that makes these rolls stand out.


Umair Danish
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Delicious and healthy! Used brown rice and added extra veggies to the filling. The sesame sauce was a great complement.


Onolismart Okoye
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Loved this fresh, delicious spring roll recipe! The rice was tender and flavorful, and the filling was light and flavorful. Not to mention the mesmerizing look of the dish. A great lunch or dinner option. 5 stars!