Vietnamese Style Vegetarian Spring Rolls Recipe With Peanut Dipping Sauce

How to Make Vietnamese Style Vegetarian Spring Rolls Recipe With Peanut Dipping Sauce at Home

Step-by-Step Instructions

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   To begin making Vietnamese Style Vegetarian Spring Rolls Recipe With Peanut Dipping Sauce, wash and clean cilantro and mint leaves well

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   Pick the mint leaves off the stems; discard the stems

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   Roughly chop the cilantro

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   Julienne all the veggies and tofu/paneer

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   If you like, you can sprinkle some salt and pepper on the carrots, cucumbers and bell peppers and mix gently; I avoided them as I love the freshness and taste of these raw vegetables

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   Now, to prepare the tofu/paneer stuffing, in a mixing bowl, mix tofu/paneer strips with soy sauce, chilli flakes and salt to taste (only if adding)

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   Marinate for about 10 to 15 minutes

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   Meanwhile when the tofu/paneer is marinating, you can proceed with making the peanut dipping sauce and keep it ready to serve with the spring rolls

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   Once the tofu/paneer is marinated, in a small nonstick saucepan, heat a teaspoon of oil

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    Add marinated tofu/paneer

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    Stir fry on high heat for 1 to 2 minutes

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    Take care not to break the tofu/paneer strips

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    Remove from heat and let it cool

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    This high heat stir fry/ searing helps in bringing in a smoky flavour to the absorbed spices

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    To assemble the rolls:Work with one rice paper at a time

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    Soften the rice paper sheet according to the instructions on the packet

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    (The rice paper I used just needed to be dipped in water for about 20 to 25 seconds, and then placed on a towel to drain excess water)

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    You will want them soft but still firm and pliable

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    Place the wet sheet on a flat plate or chopping board

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    Gently place few strips of carrots, bell pepper, cucumbers, a small tablespoon of cilantro and some mint leaves in the center of the wet rice paper sheet

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    Place a few strips of stir fried marinated tofu/paneer along with the veggies

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    (Do not over fill since it will be difficult to make rolls)Now, the bring sides over to the center over the filling

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    Next, starting from the bottom, bring up and start rolling to bring them to rolls

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    Roll up the filled rice paper to form a cylindrical roll; like a burrito

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    Seal the edges; the rice paper will instantly stick as it is moist

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    You want a fairly tight roll so that the vegetable fillings do not fall out

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    Continue doing the same with rest of the rice paper sheets

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    (While you are working with each roll, cover the prepared rolls with a wet cloth)

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    To make the peanut dipping sauce:In a small bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, chilli sauce/sriracha sauce along with the lemon juice

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    Adjust the chilli sauce and lime juice to suit your taste

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    Whisk in 2 to 3 tablespoons of warm water until you get the desired consistency of dipping

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    Garnish with crushed peanuts and keep it aside till the spring rolls are ready

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    Serve Vietnamese Style Vegetarian Spring Rolls Recipe With Peanut Dipping Sauce for a light dinner along with a hearty soup like Fennel Turmeric Walnut Soup With Apple And Raw Mango Recipe or Cream of Mushroom & Spring Onion Soup Recipe

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    It can be served along with tomato sauce and other party appetizers as well

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