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Summer Rolls with Pineapple Glazed Crispy Tofu

Ashley
These summer rolls are packed with bright, bold flavors and insanely addicting crispy pineapple glazed tofu - with extra glaze on the side for dipping, of course! They're kinda sweet, kinda spicy, and super fresh ... AKA the perfect summer recipe!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Vegan
Cuisine Vietnamese-Inspired
Servings 16 Summer Rolls

Ingredients
  

PINEAPPLE GLAZE:

  • 2 TBS avocado oil
  • 1 jalapeño seeds removed and minced finely
  • 1 TBS fresh ginger minced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup water + 3 tablespoons cornstarch whisked to combine and make a "slurry"
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • Juice of 1 fresh lime about 3 tablespoons
  • 2 TBS coconut sugar or light brown sugar

CRISPY TOFU:

  • 16 oz extra firm tofu drained and thoroughly pressed
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 8 TBS avocado oil divided
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple Glaze

SUMMER ROLLS

  • 3 cups julienned vegetables such as carrots red bell pepper, jalapeño, and avocado
  • 1 large bunch fresh cilantro
  • 1 bunch fresh green onion
  • 4 oz rice vermicelli noodles
  • 16-20 whole spring roll rice papers

Instructions
 

PINEAPPLE GLAZE

  • Start by preparing the pineapple glaze. Heat a small saucepan over medium heat with avocado oil. Add jalapeño, ginger, and garlic. Sauté until the garlic is fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Add pineapple juice, cornstarch slurry, soy sauce, fresh lime juice, and coconut sugar. Whisk to combine. Increase heat to high. Once the sauce reaches a simmer, reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered until it thickens and reduces about 1/3, about 10 minutes. Make sure you're whisking every 3-4 minutes so you don't burn the bottom of the glaze. Remove from heat and set aside
  • Meanwhile, prepare the rice noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and set aside.

CRISPY TOFU

  • Cut the tofu into 16 rectangles. Gently toss the rectangles in cornstarch and flash fry tofu in batched in a large skillet over medium-high heat, starting with 4 tablespoons of avocado oil and adding more as the pan needs it. Flip the tofu on all sides to ensure even browning, about 3-5 minutes per side. Once all the tofu pieces are golden-brown and crispy, add them all into the skillet with 1/2 cup reserved Pineapple Glaze, stirring to coat. Cook for several minutes, or until all of the sauce is absorbed and the tofu looks glazed. Remove from heat and set aside.

SUMMER ROLLS:

  • To assemble summer rolls, fill a large bowl with cool water. Submerge your rice paper into the bowl, rotating if you need to, until it's just softened and pliable, about 7-10 seconds. Place the rice paper roll on a lightly dampened, clean work surface.
  • Place a lettuce leaf towards the bottom middle of the rice paper, followed by a small handful of noodles, a couple pieces of bell pepper, carrots, jalapeño, avocado, fresh herbs, and 1 piece of glazed tofu on top.
  • Gently fold over once, tuck in both sides, then continue to gently roll until the seam is sealed. If the paper breaks, simply roll in another piece. Repeat until you have about 16 rolls.
  • Cut in half and serve with remaining pineapple glaze.
  • Serve fresh!
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