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Vegan Crispy Spring Rolls Recipe

3.9 from 77 reviews

These Vegan Crispy Spring Rolls feature a flavorful mix of stir-fried vegetables and tofu wrapped in delicate rice paper, then air fried to a perfect crunch. Served with a tangy tamari and chili dipping sauce, they make a light and tasty appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

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Spring Roll Filling

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms, diced (shiitake used)
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped
  • 3 cups shredded veggies (Chinese cabbage, carrots, and bok choy used)
  • 300 g tofu, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 16 rice paper

Dipping Sauce

  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

Instructions

  1. Heat the Pan: Heat a pan over medium heat and add the sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir fry for a minute until the mixture becomes fragrant.
  2. Cook the Filling: Add the mushrooms, scallions, veggies, tamari, and tofu to the pan. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring regularly until most of the water has evaporated.
  3. Prepare Water and Portions: Prepare a large bowl of lukewarm water. Divide the filling into 8 portions.
  4. Soften Rice Paper and Assemble Rolls: Dip a rice paper in lukewarm water for 5 seconds. Add the filling to the middle of the roll in a sausage-like shape. Fold the sides of the rice paper along the entire height of the wrapper. Bring the bottom layer of the rice paper above the filling, and roll all the way up. Repeat with a second rice paper sheet.
  5. Repeat and Air Fry: Repeat the process with the rest of the sheets and filling. Air fry the spring rolls for 8 minutes at 200C.
  6. Prepare Dipping Sauce: While the spring rolls are air frying, prepare the dipping sauce by combining tamari, sesame oil, minced garlic, chilli flakes, and rice vinegar.
  7. Serve: Enjoy the crispy spring rolls with the dipping sauce.

Notes

  • To achieve crispier rolls, double wrap the filling with two sheets of rice paper as indicated.
  • Lukewarm water is best for softening the rice paper without tearing it.
  • Adjust chili flakes in the dipping sauce according to your spice preference.

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