Vegan Summer Rolls This That More

These rolls are so versatile that you can add any ingredients of your liking. I like adding lots of veggies, which look gorgeous and taste great during summertime. You can make these Summer rolls using fruits and serve them as a light dessert item. Being a vegetarian, I add an extra layer of air-fried & seasoned tofu as a protein substitute. Check out this short YouTube Video to assemble the Vietnamese spring rolls. You can make them healthier by adding crispy tofu sticks or glazed chickpeas. But, of course, vermicelli noodles or rice noodles always work great in these Vegan Summer Rolls.
They are colorful and so delicious that you would want to eat them every day. They are easy to make, and you can customize them as you like. The first one will be tricky if you haven’t made these rolls. But when you keep making & practicing, then they will come out great & delicious eventually. You can also try my Vegan Pasta recipe or Orzo Pasta for delicious Summer recipes. The post contains Helpful Tips & Tricks for making Vegan Summer Rolls. But if you’re in a hurry, you can also click “Jump to Recipe’ under the Heading to go directly to the Recipe Card, or you can also click Recipe Card from the Table of Contents below.

ABOUT SUMMER ROLLS

Summer Rolls are known as Goi Cuon in Vietnamese. These are made with thin rice wrappers. You can stuff them with your favorite veggies, including bell peppers, cucumber, green onion, purple cabbages, etc. You can also add spinach or lettuce or cole slaw too. Finally, add an extra protein layer like tofu, chickpeas, or beans. The best part of these summer rolls is these they are ways to make & require no cooking. You can customize as per your liking by adding your choice of veggies, greens, grain, beans, etc. They work great for entertaining at parties or picnics or light & healthier lunch items.

INGREDIENTS & SUBS

Summer Rolls

Peanut Sauce

For making this Spicy Peanut Sauce, you’ll need:

Peanut ButterRice VinegarBrown SugarHot SauceGinger & GarlicLemon Juice

See the recipe card for quantities.

HOW TO MAKE VEGAN SUMMER ROLLS

** For the full recipe, check the recipe card below, but you refer here for step-by-step photo instructions. PREPARE ALL INGREDIENTS: The recipe has only a few steps. So it is best to first prepare the ingredients. First, assemble all the ingredients by cutting all the veggies, herbs, tofu (or any protein), and rice noodles. DIP WRAPPER: Next step is to dip the rice paper wrapper in warm water in a shallow dish. Take a shallow dish so that the rice wrapper can be dipped properly. I usually use a baking tray for hydrating the rice wrappers. ADD FILLING: Add filling to the side closest to you and leave a 1-inch gap on all the sides. Then, add a small quantity of each ingredient. WRAPPING: Start wrapping by folding the sides together. Fold the top and bottom sides first. Then, pick the side closest to you and start rolling it like a burrito. DIPPING SAUCE: Whisk together all the ingredients of the peanut dipping in a bowl. I have used creamy peanut butter, minced ginger & garlic, chili sauce, vinegar, and soy sauce in the recipe.

SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

Any dipping sauce will go great with these Summer Rolls. But they pair best with Peanut Dipping Sauce. It is savory, creamy, a little spicy, and full of deliciousness. It is easy to make and goes great as dipping with veggies. You can also use this sauce in Sesame Noodles or Thai Noodle Salad. I have made Peanut Dipping Sauce by whisking creamy peanut butter with minced ginger & garlic, soy sauce, chili sauce, and vinegar. You can add or reduce the ingredients as per your liking and taste.

PRO TIPS

STORAGE

It’s best to eat these rolls soon after cooking them as the rice wrappers tend to get hard and chewy when left for a long time. Or you can wrap the rolls with a damp cloth so they won’t lose moisture. You can then store them in an air-tight container.

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