CRISPY SPRING ROLLS WITH SPICY TOFU, VEGETABLES, AND TOASTED NUTS

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Crispy Spring Rolls with Spicy Tofu, Vegetables, and Toasted Nuts image

Spring rolls, made with moistened rice paper wrappers, are surprisingly easy to assemble -- and are ideal for a buffet or light lunch. These rolls are broiled until they are lightly browned and crispy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 12 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons minced ginger
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup oyster mushrooms, finely chopped
1 package (8 ounces) flavored baked tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup finely diced carrot
1/2 cup water chestnuts, finely diced
2 tablespoons tamari sauce
1/2 cup toasted peanuts or walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 green onions, minced
12 eight-inch round dried rice-paper wrappers
1 head Boston or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated and washed
Lime and Soy Dipping Sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a wok or medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat. Add the ginger and garlic. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the mushrooms and tofu and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add carrot and water chestnuts and stir-fry until heated through, about 30 seconds.
  • Add tamari sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in nuts, sesame oil, and green onions and toss to combine. Remove from heat.
  • Fill a bowl with warm water. Dip one of the wrappers in the water for 15 seconds, or until softened. Then carefully transfer it to a dry work surface.
  • Arrange 2 to 3 tablespoons of the spring roll filling in an even horizontal mound just below the center of the wrapper. Roll up the rice paper to form a tight cylinder, folding in the sides about halfway. Assemble the remaining spring rolls the same way.
  • Coat a large baking sheet with a cooking oil such as canola. Use just enough to keep the rolls from sticking. Arrange spring rolls in a single layer, leaving a little space between them. Brush rolls with cooking oil. Broil the rolls until lightly browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes, checking frequently to avoid burning. Use a spatula to turn the rolls over and continue to broil another 8 to 10 minutes. Serve each roll wrapped in a lettuce leaf, with Lime and Soy Dipping Sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g

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