Asian spiced, summer dish with marinated and then crispy fried tofu, lots of healthy vegetables and glass noodles. Topped off with a deliciously creamy sauce based on tasty cashew butter. A healthy, filling and aromatic dish for hot temperatures.
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 50 minutesminutes
Servings 10Rolls
Calories 102kcal
Ingredients
FOR THE SPRING ROLLS:
250gfirm white tofu naturedabbed dry and cut into fine strips (2 cups)
2-3CupsVegetables of choicecleaned and cut into fine strips (I use carrots, cucumber, radish and kohlrabi, other options: Avocado, zucchini, red cabbage, mango, etc.).
Place tofu strips in a deep dish, marinate with tamari, maple syrup and sesame oil. Leave to infuse for 30 minutes.
250 g firm white tofu nature
In the meantimez clean the vegetables and cut them into fine, elongated strips. Set aside.
2-3 Cups Vegetables of choice
Prepare rice noodles according to package directions, rinse in cold water and set aside.
100 g Glass noodles
For the Cashew Dipping Sauce place all ingredients in a bowl or blender and stir/mix until a smooth sauce is formed. Dilute with hot water as needed.
30 ml Tamari, 1-2 Bird Eye Chilies, 30 ml maple syrup, 30 ml Lime juice, some hot water for dilution, ½ Cup Cashew nut butter or mush
Heat a pan, put coconut oil or frying oil and fry tofu with marinade. Fry until the marinade has evaporated and the tofu is nicely browned and crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
250 g firm white tofu nature, 30 ml Tamari or another soy sauce, 30 ml maple syrup, 15 ml Sesame oil, 15-30 ml Coconut oil or other high heat frying oil
Set up a small work station with the vegetables, the rice paper, a deep plate of lukewarm water, another clean plate or board, a clean kitchen towel, the tofu, and the rice noodles.
To roll, place one rice paper at a time in the lukewarm water, remove and soften on the kitchen towel for 1-2 minutes.
Place on empty plate, top with 1-2 strips of tofu, vegetables, rice noodles, cilantro and sesame seeds. First fold in two opposite sides. Then fold in the third side. Press to form a compact roll, then roll tightly over the fourth side.
Repeat (or have guests repeat until all ingredients are used).
Dip in the cashew dipping sauce and enjoy! Best fresh.