Ingredients:

  • 8 sheets (approx. 22cm) rice paper wrappers
  • 2 cups (480ml) thin rice vermicelli noodles, cooked and chilled
  • 1 cup (150g) carrots, julienned
  • 1 cup (150g) cucumber, julienned
  • 1 cup (150g) red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup (60g) purple cabbage, shredded
  • 1 block (14 oz / 400g) extra-firm tofu, thinly sliced into batons
  • ½ cup (30g) fresh mint leaves
  • ½ cup (30g) fresh cilantro leaves
  • ½ cup (125g) creamy natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp (5ml) sriracha
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) warm water

Instructions:

  1. Slice the carrots, cucumber, and bell peppers into matchsticks and shred the cabbage finely; arrange in separate piles on a workspace.
  2. Press the extra-firm tofu dry and slice into long, thin strips.
  3. Divide the cooked and chilled vermicelli noodles into 8 small bundles.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, and sriracha.
  5. Gradually whisk in warm water one tablespoon at a time until the sauce is smooth and pourable.
  6. Dip one sheet of rice paper into warm water for 2-3 seconds until pliable.
  7. Place a bundle of noodles, tofu, and a selection of vegetables and herbs in the center of the paper, then roll tightly to seal.