Happy Fri-YAY! Wow, I know I say this all the time, but this week just flew by. Yesterday was a pretty crazy weather day where I live. We had some sporadic thunderstorms and really heavy rains off and on. As crazy as it might sound to you if you’re not a fan, I literally LOVE storms. I grew up where we had so many Summer thunderstorms and I know they’re terrifying to a lot of people and I understand completely. It’s just, when I was a kid my family were the weirdos that would congregate on the patio just to watch the lightning and try to spy a tornado.
The area I live in now very rarely has any storms, except maybe in the Winter in the form of blizzard type conditions. That’s why, when we do get storms it makes me really excited. I know, I’m a freak. ;P. The storms are almost always around the time when the weather can’t make up it’s mind and the temperatures keep changing. That’s what’s been happening recently. This week has been mostly very warm and sunny, which brings me to this recipe.
Am I the only one who gets so turned off by hot food during the Summer? I mean, not always but most of the time I just crave things that are cold and refreshing life fruit and veg. These rice rolls are definitely a perfect fit for this scenario because they don’t require any heating or cooking. Also, in my opinion they’re every bit as satisfying as they’re deep fried cousins. In fact, I like them more.
Basically, it’s like a way more fun way to eat a salad and I’m so down with that. The sauce I made to go with them takes all of about 3 minutes to stir together, and the rolls themselves are probably way easier than you’d expect.
As for the veggies I chose to put inside, these were just some of the things I had on hand. You could also add in things like cucumbers, mushrooms, red cabbage, or any other veggie you enjoy.
The same goes for the tempeh. Recently I’ve been on this tempeh kick because I had never tried it until a few weeks ago. If you prefer using tofu or maybe leaving it out and simply adding more veggies, that’s great. Go for it.
These rolls make a great snack, side, or party appetizer and when I make them at home I sometimes just eat a big plate of them for lunch. So good!
Fresh Veggie Tempeh Rice Paper Rolls
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 12 rolls
Celebrate the seasonal produce by ditching your salad and making these fresh rice paper rolls with a creamy tahini dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Rice Paper Rolls:
12 Thai rice paper spring roll wrappers
1 small red bell pepper, julienned
1 medium carrot, julienned
1/6 large head cabbage, thinly chopped (or coleslaw)
1 cup broccoli slaw (or more coleslaw)
1 small bunch fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
1 (8 ounce) package of tempeh
Tahini Sauce:
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce (I used Trader Joe's) or similar sauce
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon chili garlic paste
1/4 cup tamari
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup miso paste
1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
Instructions
Cut up the veggies and slice the tempeh, first down the center, then cut into think strips. Fill a pie tin (or wide, shallow bowl) with cool water and dip one rice paper at a time for a few seconds then lay on a cutting board or clean work surface and add a few pieces of bell pepper, carrot, cabbage, broccoli slaw, and cilantro. Fold in the sides and gently roll the rice paper up around the veggies and gather them as tightly as you can to make secure rolls.
Serve with the tahini dipping sauce or any sauce you'd like.
Tahini Sauce:
Whisk together the ingredients for the sauce in a medium bowl until smooth.
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@sardrt Thanks!
The combination of ingredients specially vegetables sounds cool.
@introvert-dime Thanks!
Beautiful .. looks delicious
Well done .. a wonderful recipe from you
Thanks for sharing..
@slimanepro You're welcome!
It must take a freak to know a freak! I love storms too! I wish it was storming right now, unfortunately its all sun here in ca.... Jelly!
@goldmatters Haha, well I'm so glad you like storms too! 😀
This looks amazing! Thanks for posting i will def. be trying this out. :0)
@road2wisdom I hope you enjoy it!
rich in fiber and leads to be very delicious!!!
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Yummy , its ... I m in love with this..
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What type of shops do you happen to go to for certain ingredients? I’m not sure I could find the rolls at my regular grocery store. I recently started working at an Pacific-rim style restaurant and would love to cook at home as well. Just can’t find the ingredients, any suggestions? And also that looks fantastic and delicious!
@dohe2610 Thanks. I'm not sure where you might be able to buy them without knowing your location but I was able to find them at my local supermarket. They're typically on the shelves in either the organic/healthy section or in the imported section with Asian foods.
If you can't find them there you could search for an Asian market in your town or just order them online. Hope that helps. 😀👍
mmMm You always make to most yummish things EVER!
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@acromott Oh, you're too sweet! 😀
hum that if it looks delicious, I love the vegetarian rice rolls, you aroused my appetite @gringalicious
@betaniaj Thanks for reading!
Beautiful!
@cuchicucha Thanks!
It's delicious. I feel
hungry
@darsh79 I know what you mean!
I grew up where there were storms quite frequently. Now I live where it hardly ever rains. I don't miss the having to walk in the rain and get wet part, but I do miss the spectacular lightning, thunder and that smell of rain. I'd be right out there on the porch with y'all ;)
@denisechips Haha, so great to know I'm no alone. 😀
exquisite friend dishes look very provocative this combination I really like
thanks for the idea I'm going to do it <3
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We have some similarity. I am also a Bug who likes stormy rains and being under water. Of course, now I have to take care of a cold.
The Rolls of tempurated vegetarian fresh rice I love; but I'm really not good at cooking and very good at the table. Taste of everything that serves me.
Good that friend and I congratulate you.
Enjoy your storms. jajajajajaj
@reinaldor Thanks and I'm glad you like storms too!
That recipe looks spectacular, I like to eat vegetables. Happy Friday.
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you have made good post
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I love it when you post healthy food photos and recipes, @gringalicious! This one was really awesome!!
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That what I like ... no meat :) and I go try make it. Thank you!
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You're welcome too :)
@foxkoit Thanks!
Very nice presentation picture perfect and thanks for all the instructions
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That tahini sauce sounds great! I like tofu, but loooove tempeh! I'm always happy to see recipes with it. :)
@plantstoplanks That's the sweetest! 😀
Uffffff !! Im so hungry after seeing that!! Really good pics! Shooting food is not easy. Aliments are not good models
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Looks super delicious and as always your photography skills make them look divine! Someone on my cooking show requested that I do spring rolls, will definitely have to make them.
@mrchef111 you should for sure!👍
Mmm it looks very healthy
@netsteem Thanks!
hello @gringalicious. so you are back with another heart touching and attractive post. this wonderful recipe is just world class and wonderful. the vegie rolls look tremendoosu, delicious and also very healthy. wonderful ingredients and a complete recipe.
@kamrankhan900 Thanks!
Looks tempting, I wanna have them now , please deliver it for me, please
@anishag Haha😆
totally a work of gourmet art, fabulous recipe and the great combination of vegetables is very appetizing
@marlongonzalez Thanks!
Woao! this could easily impress a woman ;) i'll use it when I have the chance 'cause I loved it
@johntkd Oh, thank you so much!