Vietnamese Summer Rolls

Each bite delivers wonderfully fresh flavours from the mint and the coriander, along with a crunch from the veggies and a savoury bite from marinaded tofu.

Ingredients

-1 rolls+

Metric

Method

1. 1

   Combine all the marinade ingredients together until smooth. Set to one side.

   
2. 2

   Slice the tofu into 1cm (1/2”) wide strips and transfer to a baking dish (you should get around 30 pieces of tofu). Pour the marinade on top and use your hands to coat the tofu slices in the marinade. Leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes if possible, but the longer the better. 

   
3. 3

   When the tofu is ready, heat a little oil in a frying pan on a medium heat and fry the tofu strips for 5 minutes on each side or until crispy, then transfer to a plate and leave to one side.

   
4. 4

   Meanwhile cook the vermicelli noodles for around 8 minutes in boiling water or follow the packet instructions. Drain the noodles and run them under cold water.

   
5. 5

   Pour a a few centimetres of lukewarm water into a dish with a raised rim. Dip the first sheet of rice paper in the water for 3 seconds, then remove it and place it on a work surface or chopping board. Place a few leaves of mint and coriander on the sheet of rice paper. Then add a few slices of cucumber and red pepper, followed by 3 slices of tofu. Place a small handful of noodles on top and some of the red cabbage to finish. Repeat for the remaining summer rolls. We usually cut each summer roll in half and place them on a serving plate.

   
6. 6

   In a mixing bowl combine the peanut dipping sauce ingredients with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth, then transfer to a small serving dish and serve alongside the summer rolls.