Bite into crunchy fresh vegetables, soft vermicelli noodles, creamy avocado, mint and cilantro paired with a spicy peanut sauce.
8-10 whole rice papers (can also find on Amazon here)
¼ cup julienned cucumber
¼ cup julienned sweet bell pepper
¼ cup purple cabbage
1 avocado sliced
4 ounces vermicelli or rice noodles
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 bunch fresh mint
Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce:
1/3 cup of creamy peanut butter
1 tbsp tamari or soya sauce
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
½ – 1 tsp siracha (depending on how spicy you like it)
Hot water (to thin)
Meanwhile prep vegetables, mint and cilantro. Lay in a row for easy access while rolling the summer roll.
Prepare spicy peanut sauce by combining all ingredients together except water in a small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Add enough water until a dippable sauce is achieved. Adjust flavours as needed, adding more maple syrup or siracha if needed.
To assemble summer rolls, pour very hot water into a shallow dish or skillet and immerse rice paper to soften for about 10-15 seconds.
Transfer to a damp towel or cutting board and gently spread out the edges to into a circle. Be careful not to let the paper touch because it is very sticky.
Add 2 or 3 mint leaves in a line on the bottom third of the wrapper. Top with a small handful of vermicelli noodles, a layer: carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, cabbage, avocado and cilantro.
Gently fold over once, tuck in edges and continue rolling until the seam is sealed.
Place seam-side down on a serving platter and cover with a damp towel to keep fresh. Repeat until filling is used up.
Leftovers store well individually wrapped in plastic wrap, though best when fresh.
Find it online: https://susancooksvegan.com/rainbow-summer-rolls/