So fresh and fun to make, these rice paper rolls are oozing Summer vibes!
Rainbow Rice Paper Rolls
ingredients
10 sheets of rice paper
70g/2.5oz vermicelli noodles
200g/7oz firm tofu
1 red capsicum, thinly sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 mango, thinly sliced
1 avocado, thinly sliced
1 handful of fresh mint leaves (approx. 20 leaves)
¼ purple cabbage, thinly sliced
Miso Ginger Dipping Sauce
⅓ cup white miso paste
⅓ cup warm water
⅓ cup sesame oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 heaped tbsp coconut sugar
1 heaped tsp ground ginger
1 tsp chilli flakes
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sesame seeds (toppings)
method
1. Start by cooking the noodles. Place 70g of vermicelli noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water for 5 minutes. Strain the hot water, run cold water through, strain again and set aside.
2. Slice 200g/7oz of firm tofu (making sure the length and width will fit in the middle of a rice paper sheet). Fry in a frying pan for 3 minutes each side and then set aside to cool.
3. Prepare your vegetables and set them out in front of you (for easy rolling!). Thinly slice 1 red capsicum, 1 carrot, 1 mango, 1 avocado and ¼ purple cabbage. Cut each slice roughly 15cm lengthways, so they fit nicely in the rolls.
4. Pour hot water onto a deep plate (with enough height to hold 2cm/1inch of water), just enough to dip the sheets into. Gently place a rice paper sheet into the water and allow it to sit in the plate for 30 seconds, then slowly remove it from the water and lay it out on a clean surface.
5. Place roughly 1 slice of capsicum, 2 thin slices of carrot, 2 thin slices of mango, 1 slice of avocado, 1 tbsp cabbage, 2 mint leaves and 1 tbsp of noodles into the middle of the sheet (laying all strips vertically).
6. To wrap the roll, start by folding the bottom side up, over, the mix (firmly), then bring each side in and continue folding over until it is nicely wrapped and secure! *watch the video to see how this is done!
Tip: When placing the rolls on a serving plate try to keep some space between them as they are still fragile and sticky. Refrigerate whilst you make your dipping sauce.
7. For the dipping sauce, add ⅓ cup white miso paste, ⅓ cup warm water, ⅓ cup sesame oil, 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 heaped tbsp coconut sugar, 1 heaped tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp chili flakes and 1 tsp garlic powder to a blender. Blend until smooth. Top with 1 tsp sesame seeds. Serve dipping sauce with rolls!
nutritional information
Calories: 115kcal / 480kJ
Protein: 3g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fat: 4g
Ve – Vegan
DF – Dairy Free
GF – Gluten Free *make sure to use a GF soy sauce
NF – Nut Free Option, remove peanut butter from satay dressing
Nutrient Boost + Eye Health + Immunity + Antioxidants
The rich colours of our vegetables all tell a special story about their nutritional background, which means these rainbow rice paper rolls are loaded with benefits! Carrots and mangoes both show off a vibrant orange colour. This is due to beta-carotene, which converts into vitamin A once consumed. Research suggests consuming foods rich in vitamin A will help with age-related eyesight decline and white blood cell production. White blood cells are required to remove bad bacteria from your bloodstream as an excess of these toxic substances can result in infection and a slow recovery from sickness. The purple cabbage is rich in antioxidants, as are many other deep red or purple foods (such as berries). We need these antioxidants to reduce inflammation and fight off disease. You could say all of these health benefits are the gold found at the end of the rainbow rice paper roll!
Annie Long
FBFM Head Recipe Designer
Annie is a certified nutritionist with a plant-based focus. She believes that eating a diet primarily made of plants is not only beneficial to our bodies, but also for the environment and the animals we share it with. Food is her passion, but when she’s not in the kitchen you’ll find her hanging out with her golden retriever somewhere by the sea!
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