Fresh Vegetarian Tofu Spring Rolls

Ingredients

• 14 oz Extra firm tofu, pressed and sliced into strips
• 12 sheets Rice paper wrappers
• 2 cups Rice vermicelli noodles, cooked
• 2 medium Carrots, julienned
• 1 large Cucumber, julienned
• 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Creamy peanut butter
• 1 tbsp Hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 1 tsp Sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear tofu strips with soy sauce until golden brown on all sides.

2. 2

   Prepare the peanut sauce by whisking together peanut butter, hoisin sauce, lime juice, and a splash of warm water until smooth.

3. 3

   Fill a large shallow bowl with warm water and dip one rice paper sheet for 5-10 seconds until just softened.

4. 4

   Lay the damp rice paper flat on a clean surface or cutting board.

5. 5

   Place a small handful of vermicelli noodles, tofu, carrots, cucumber, mint, and cilantro in the lower third of the paper.

6. 6

   Fold the bottom edge over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly upward like a burrito.

7. 7

   Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients, keeping finished rolls covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying.

8. 8

   Serve immediately with the prepared peanut dipping sauce.