SUMMER ROLLS WITH BAKED TOFU AND SWEET-AND-SAVORY DIPPING SAUCE
Vietnamese-style rolls are a great addition to your summer repertoire: They require very little cooking and can be assembled at the kitchen table or out on the patio. Thanks to bean thread noodles and baked tofu, they make a substantial meal, but pickled vegetables and a trio of herbs keep each sauce-dipped bite light and cool.
Provided by Andrea Albin
Categories Appetizer Picnic Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lunch Lime Tofu Healthy Noodle Soy Sauce Gourmet Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Tree Nut Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 (Makes 8 rolls) servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Soak noodles in a medium bowl of boiling-hot water 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, blanch carrot in boiling water until softened, about 45 seconds. Drain. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then transfer to a small bowl along with cucumber, jalapeño, vinegar, sugar, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Let stand 5 minutes. Reserve 2 tablespoons liquid and drain pickled vegetables.
- Drain noodles and rinse under cold water, then drain and pat dry. Toss noodles with remaining 3/4 teaspoon lime juice and snip with kitchen shears 5 or 6 times.
- Fill a shallow pan or pie plate with warm water. Soak 2 rice-paper rounds until they begin to soften, about 30 seconds, then let excess water drip off and stack soaked rounds on a work surface so that they overlap by all but 1 inch on either side. Put 2 pieces of romaine on bottom third of round. Top with one eighth of noodles (about 2 tablespoons), tofu (4 sticks), bean sprouts (about 2 tablespoons), herbs (3 tablespoons), and pickled vegetables (3 tablespoons). Roll up tightly around filling, folding in sides. Make 7 more rolls in same manner.
- Stir together hoisin sauce, peanut butter, water, and reserved 2 tablespoons pickling liquid. Serve rolls with dipping sauce.
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Lizzie Rosario
r-lizzie75@gmail.comI would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Ryan Naidoo
naidoo@yahoo.comI'm really disappointed with these summer rolls. They were a lot of work to make, and they didn't turn out very well.
Humisa Nuor
nuor.humisa27@yahoo.comThese summer rolls were a disaster! The rice paper wrappers were too thick and sticky, and the filling was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.
Sohil Sherzai
sherzai_s62@gmail.comOverall, I thought these summer rolls were just okay. They were a bit bland for my taste, and I had some trouble rolling them.
TAREQ ARNAOUT
t_a16@yahoo.comI had a bit of trouble rolling the summer rolls. The rice paper wrappers were a bit sticky, and they kept tearing.
Adhora Mahamud Ashin
ashin.a1@yahoo.comThe rice paper wrappers were a bit too thick for my liking. I would have preferred thinner wrappers so that the filling could shine through more.
Thomas Sweet
s-thomas51@hotmail.co.ukThese summer rolls are a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked to see more spices or herbs in the dipping sauce.
Manuel Bejarano
bejarano25@gmail.comI've made these summer rolls several times now, and they're always a hit. They're a great way to impress your guests, and they're also a healthy and delicious option.
Gghs Gghsa
g63@hotmail.co.ukThese summer rolls are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and refreshing, and they're perfect for a summer party.
Makhan Khan
khan-m10@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I still really enjoyed these summer rolls. The other ingredients were so flavorful that the cilantro didn't overpower the dish.
Praise Simeon
praises34@hotmail.comThese summer rolls are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They're fun to make, and the kids love the dipping sauce.
Darren Glynn
darren.g@gmail.comI love the vibrant colors of these summer rolls. They're so visually appealing, and they taste just as good as they look.
Shaju Rahman
s.rahman54@hotmail.frThese summer rolls are a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. They're also a great option for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
Andrew Diaz
d-a@gmail.comI'm always looking for new and exciting ways to eat tofu, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The baked tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement.
The curiosity of 134
t18@gmail.comI made these summer rolls for a potluck, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Chris Bolton
chrisb86@gmail.comThese summer rolls were a breeze to make, and they turned out beautifully. I love that they're a healthy and refreshing option for a summer party.
Ya Ida Faal
y_f@aol.comI was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of tofu, but I'm so glad I did! The tofu was surprisingly delicious, and the overall flavor of the dish was incredible.
Zoee Mancusi
zoee_mancusi@hotmail.comI'm a big fan of Vietnamese food, and these summer rolls are some of the best I've ever had. The baked tofu was especially delicious, and the dipping sauce was perfectly balanced.
Dr. Gross family reps
rd77@aol.comThese summer rolls were an absolute hit at my party! The combination of flavors and textures was incredible, and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement.