Summer Rolls With Fried Tofu, Cilantro and Mint
- 7 ounces firm tofu
- 14 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3 ounces rice stick noodles
- 12 bunch fresh cilantro
- 12 bunch fresh mint leaves
- 1 medium carrot, sliced into thin sticks
- 8 (9 inch) round rice paper sheets
- 1 12 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce (to taste)
- Drain tofu, and blot dry with paper towels.
- Cut tofu into 32 stick-shaped pieces.
- Lightly coat tofu pieces with flour.
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add tofu to skillet, and cook until golden brown.
- Drain tofu slices on paper towels.
- In large bowl, place noodles.
- Cover with boiling water.
- Let sit until softened, 5 minutes.
- Drain noodles, and set aside.
- Working with one wrapper at a time, soften in warm water for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Lay softened wrappers on dry dishcloth.
- Three inches from bottom of wrapper, place 4 cilantro leaves, 4 mint leaves, 1 stick of carrot, a small mound of noodles and 4 pieces of tofu.
- Gently lift bottom edge of wrapper over filling.
- Fold sides into center over filling, and continue rolling tightly.
- Repeat procedure with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Slice rolls in half at an angle.
- In small bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar and chili garlic sauce.
- Serve rolls with dipping sauce on side.
tofu, flour, rice, cilantro, mint, carrot, rice paper, vegetable oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chiligarlic sauce
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/summer-rolls-with-fried-tofu-cilantro-and-mint-296361 (may not work)