Sep 4, 2024
Tempeh Summer Rolls
Servings:
2
Ingredients
4 ounces tempeh
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp paprika
2 servings mung bean vermicelli noodles
6-10 rice wrappers
½ medium carrot
½ medium cucumber
¼ head baby lettuce
6-10 sprigs of basil
6-10 small sprigs of mint
6-10 sprigs of cilantro
Method
PREP. Cut tempeh into 16 cubes. Thinly slice carrot and cucumber into matchsticks. Separate lettuce leaves from head. Remove herb leaves from stems. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner. If you have a water kettle, fill it and bring water to a boil.
COOK TEMPEH. Place tempeh in medium bowl. Add soy sauce and paprika. Mix well until liquid is absorbed and paprika is evenly distributed. Place on baking sheet and bake until crispy and slightly browned, about 15 minutes. Let cool before use.
PREPARE NOODLES. Soak noodles in boiling water until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cool water. Use kitchen scissors or a knife to roughly cut so that it is easier to work with.
MAKE ROLLS. Fill a wide bowl with hot water. You want the water to be hot but still touchable. Take one of the rice wrappers and dip in into the water, turning to make sure it gets evenly soaked. Once it has softened and starts to shrivel, remove from water and place onto countertop. Layer fillings evenly in middle-back of circle. Fold the bottom piece inwards, then the two side pieces to cover, then roll while holding the toppings in place. Place on plate and repeat with remaining rolls and ingredients.
SERVE. Cut rolls in half if desired. Serve with desired dipping sauce.
Notes
This takes a few times to get it right so do not get frustrated if your first, second, or even tenth roll breaks. Worst case, you can mix the ingredients together as a salad bowl
Make sure the water you use to soak the wrappers is as hot as you can handle. Change it every few rolls.
Do not make the rolls on top of a wooden surface as it is stickier and harder to manage. I made them on top of a clean countertop.
I like to eat these with a peanut sauce but you can also use a sweet and sour sauce or hoisin sauce