VEGAN RICE PAPER ROLLS

INGREDIENTS:

• Rice paper

• Vermicelli rice noodles

  Vegetables:

• Bean shoots

• 2 Carrots, shredded or cut into thin match sticks

• 1 medium Cucumber, cut into thin match sticks

• 2 cups of Spinach

• 1/4 bunch of Coriander

• 1/2 an ice burg Lettuce

• 1 Avocado

• 5 button Mushrooms

• 1 cup Corn kernels

  Sauces:

• 2 Tbsp Reduced salt soy sauce

• 2 Tbsp Ketjap manis

• 1 Tbsp Rice wine vinegar

• 2 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

• 1 pinch of black pepper

  Protein source:

• 300g Firm tofu, cut into rectangles approx. 5cm thick

**optional add ins

• purple cabbage

• capsicum

• tempeh

• zucchini

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METHOD: (watch linked video)

The ingredients

1. Prepare all ingredients- chop veggies, press tofu with paper towel and cut into rectangular slices

2. Heat oil in pan on medium heat, Add the tofu and cook for 2-3 minutes each side or until golden on both sides

3. Add 1 tablespoon of salt reduced soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of ketjap manis to the tofu, then add the ground black pepper, cook for another 2 minutes then set a side to cool

4. Heat oil in pan on medium heat, Add the mushroom, then add 1 tablespoon of salt reduced soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of ketjap manis then saute for 2-3 minutes

5. In a pot boil water, cook the Vermicelli rice noodles until soft, then rinse under cold water and add rice wine vinegar

The assembling

1. In a big pot, add hot water

2. Wet a tea towel and lay it out on the bench with no creases

3. Grab a piece of rice paper and place it in the pot of boiling water, leave it in there for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until just soft

4. Gently, place it on the tea towel, ensuring there is no creases or tears

5. Add carrot, cucumber, lettuce, spinach, Tofu

6. Then add the rice noodles, followed by Bean shoots, Mushroom, Avocado, Corn and Coriander

7. Pull up the bottom flap of the rice paper, making sure you
   go over the filling, roll it slightly then fold in the side flaps, then give it a full roll to make sure that the rice paper roll is secure.

8. Repeat until desired amount of rolls are made, and enjoy with your choice of sauce (ketjap manis, peanut satay, hoisin or simple sweet chilli go well)

Enjoy :)

These rolls are full of fibre, antioxidants, good quality protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. Unlike many store bought rice paper rolls, these are filling and make more of a balanced meal or snack.

Rice paper rolls are a great way to include vegetables into your diet, they taste great, versatile and aren’t boring!