Ingredients:

  • 12 sheets (approx. 6 oz / 170g) Vietnamese rice paper wraps
  • 4 oz (115g) thin rice vermicelli noodles
  • 1 block (14 oz / 400g) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • 2 cups (100g) shredded carrots
  • 2 cups (100g) thinly sliced cucumber, julienned
  • 2 cups (110g) shredded purple cabbage
  • 1/2 cup (15g) fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup (15g) fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup (125g) creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) sriracha
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lime juice
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) warm water

Instructions:

  1. Cook vermicelli according to package instructions (usually 3-5 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water immediately to stop the cooking process.
  2. Heat a splash of oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté tofu cubes for 3-4 minutes per side until they exhibit a golden-brown crust.
  3. Slice carrots, cucumbers, and cabbage into thin, matchstick-sized strips. Pat them dry with a paper towel to ensure the rolls don't get soggy.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, sriracha, and lime juice.
  5. Gradually whisk in warm water one tablespoon at a time until the sauce reaches a velvety, pourable consistency.
  6. Fill a shallow bowl with room-temperature water. Dip one sheet of rice paper for 5 seconds and lay it flat on a clean, damp cutting board.
  7. In the center of the paper, place a small handful of noodles, a few leaves of mint and cilantro, and a mix of carrots, cucumber, and cabbage.
  8. Add a few cubes of seared tofu, then fold the sides of the paper inward and roll tightly from the bottom up.