🌿 Spring Roll Summer Nights

AKA Salad in a Roll – Veggie Vibes, Rolled Right!” 🌿
An edible celebration of color, flavor, and pure summer bliss.

Plant-based spring rolls are like little veggie-packed fiber-filled party rolls—crunchy, colorful, and bursting with goodness! They’re not just tasty, they’re a fresh and fun way to fuel your body with all the right nutrients. 

Step 1: Prep a Rainbow
Slice your veggies julienne-style—think carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, purple cabbage, mango, herbs. The more colors, the better. You’re not just making food; you’re painting dinner.

Step 2: Sauce It Up
A good spring roll is only as good as the sauces you dip it in. Make both:

• Creamy Peanut Dream:
  Whisk together peanut butter, a kick of sriracha, fresh grated ginger, lime juice, garlic, brown rice vinegar, tamari, and a pinch of Korean red pepper flakes. Smooth, spicy, addictive.

• Zingy Fish Sauce Elixir:
  Mix fish sauce, lime juice, chopped fresh chili peppers, minced garlic, scallions, cilantro, and a splash of brown rice vinegar. Bright, bold, and full of depth.

Step 3: Baked Tofu Magic
Press your tofu to release the water, slice it into rectangles, then marinate in hot sauce, turmeric, ginger, and garlic. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes on each side until golden and flavorful. Crispy edges, tender insides—perfection.

OR (my favorite and fast version)….buy plain extra firm tofu and cut in strips…I love this and I dont even bother to marinate. You can also use ready to buy marinated tofu and cut into strips.

Step 4: Quick Luxe Sides (Optional, but Highly Recommended)

• Sautéed kimchi + mushrooms (5 minutes to flavor heaven)

• Blistered shishito peppers (pan, high heat, little oil, done in minutes)

Step 5: Build Your Spread
Lay everything out family-style. Bowls of vibrant veggies. Sauces. Tofu. Optional sides. This is your canvas.

Step 6: Hydrate & Wrap
Grab a bowl of lukewarm water and soften brown rice paper one at a time. Add a bit of brown rice noodles, your fave fillings, and roll it up tight.

Step 7: Eat Slowly (If You Can)
Try—just try—not to black out from sheer joy. Chew thoughtfully, breathe between bites, and savor every messy, delicious moment.