Vegan Summer Rolls with Tofu and Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce

Step 1

Prepare the extra firm tofu by pressing it gently in a clean dish cloth or paper towels. Cut the tofu into 16 long fingers, so they fit the shape and size of the spring rolls. You'll have 2 pieces per roll. Or, you can cut it into 8 larger rectangles, for one piece per roll.

Step 2

Mix soy sauce and sweet chili sauce in bowl.

Step 3

Spread a thin layer of sweet chili marinade on the bottom of a baking dish, then place your tofu pieces on top. Then, brush the rest of marinade on top. Marinate for at least 10 minutes, up to overnight.

Step 4

Line air fryer with parchment paper (if your air fryer basket is not non-stick and for easier cleanup) or spray with baking spray. Place tofu pieces in a single layer, not touching each other, in the air fryer basket or tray.

Step 5

Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes, or until browned on the edges. Alternatively, you can bake these in the oven at 400 for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through.

Step 6

Prepare the spicy peanut dipping sauce by whisking ingredients together and adding a tablespoon of water at a time until you get the consistency you want. Reduce or increase sriracha, according to your tolerance to spice. Sprinkle top with minced peanuts.

Step 7

Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then rinse well in cold water, drain and set aside in a bowl.

Step 8

Spread out all of your prepped vegetables, herbs, noodles and other ingredients in front of you, within arms reach.

Step 9

Add an inch of warm water to a wide pan or bowl. Submerse rice paper in bowl for 10-20 seconds, twirling it to make sure the all areas of the rice paper get soaked with water.

Step 10

Then, transfer rice paper to flat working space (like a dinner plate) and layer ingredients in the center of the paper. Be careful to not overfill them! Then, gently pull up the bottom edge and place it over the filling. Then, fold in each side toward the center, so it touches the wrapper and sticks to it. Then, roll it away from you, tucking the filling in as you go, to seal it into a summer roll.

Step 11

Eat the spring roll whole or cut at a diagonal with a sharp knife for a pretty presentation. Serve with spicy peanut dipping sauce.