
On the menu today, we have one of my absolute favourites – crispy mixed vegetable vegan spring rolls. These pockets of joy, filled with colourful veggies and tofu, are the ultimate snack or appetizer Suitable for vegans and lacto vegetarians alike! Dipped in a homemade sweet chilli sauce, every bite is an explosion of textures and flavours.
Recipe:
Serves: 4 (about 16 spring rolls)
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup beansprouts
- 1/2 cup sweetcorn
- 1/2 cup crumbled tofu
- 16 vegan spring roll wrappers
- 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying
For the sweet chilli sauce:
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red chilli
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Method:
1. In a large pan over medium heat, stir-fry the carrots, beansprouts, sweetcorn, and crumbled tofu with the soy sauce until they're tender. Set aside to cool.
2. To assemble the spring rolls, place a spoonful of the cooled vegetable and tofu mixture onto each spring roll wrapper. Tightly roll up the wrapper, tucking in the sides as you go.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the spring rolls until golden brown on all sides, then drain on paper towels.
4. For the sweet chilli sauce, combine all the sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sugar has dissolved, then simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
To serve:
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavours meld together.
Additional Tips:
You can add shredded cabbage or mushrooms to the filling for extra texture and flavour.
Serving these spring rolls with some fresh mint or coriander can also enhance their refreshing taste.
Allergy information / alternatives:
This recipe is vegan and nut-free. For gluten-free spring rolls, make sure to use gluten-free wrappers.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Energy: 354 kcal
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 58g (of which sugars: 19g)
- Fat: 10g (of which saturates: 1g)
- Fibre: 3g
- Salt: 1.5g
Note: The nutritional information provided is approximate and may vary based on the specific ingredients used and their proportions.
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