Spring rolls are great because you can fill them with virtually any raw or cooked vegetable, so long as they’re thinly sliced. Additional fillings you can try are strips of fried tofu, sauteed/roasted mushrooms, or vermicelli noodles.
1Tablespoonof coconut aminos, tamari, or soy sauce
1Tablespoonof sugar or agave syrup
½teaspoonof salt, or to taste
1Tablespoonof fresh shallot or onion
½teaspoonof (or more) fresh thai chili (optional)
Instructions
Thinly slice all veggies into strips and place in separate clusters on large plate. Remove herbs from stems and add whole leaves to plate as well.
Boil water and fill very wide bowl or pie plate about half way full, let sit for a few minutes to cool ever so slightly. Two at a time, soften spring roll sheets by dipping them into the hot water, using your fingers to move them around. Depending on hotness of water, it will take about 2-10 seconds for them to soften. They should be pliable but not mushy and falling apart, think al dente pasta, as they will continue to soften even out of the water. Layer two softened spring roll sheets on top of one another on cutting board (wood works well here) and fill bottom third with a a bit of each veggie and herbs, do not overstuff! Less is more here. Roll up like you would a mini burrito, tucking in sides and rolling up tightly. It will conveniently stick to itself, making this very easy. Cut in half and place on serving plate.
In a blender combine all ingredients for almond dipping sauce and process 10-20 seconds until very creamy. Transfer to small bowl and top with chopped scallions or additional chopped chili pepper, if desired.
Notes
You can fill these with virtually any raw or cooked vegetable, so long as they’re thinly sliced.
Additional fillings you can try are strips of fried tofu, sauteed/roasted mushrooms, or vermicelli noodles.
Any combination of fresh mint, cilantro, parsley, or basil will work, but I’d go with at least two, our favorites being mint and basil.