Refresh the vegetarian spring rolls vegetarian commonly found at your home with 3 types of wrappers made from tofu skin and crispy rice paper, delicious and fragrant. Let’s get into the kitchen right away with TasteVN to see this simple and quick recipe!
1. Vegetarian spring rolls with tofu skin
Preparation
30 minutes
Cooking
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian spring rolls with tofu skin For 4 people
Tofu skin 4 sheets Carrot 100 gr Potato 100 gr Dried wood ear mushrooms 5 gr White tofu 100 gr Green onions a little Vegetarian seasoning 1/2 tablespoon Vegetarian oyster sauce 1/2 tablespoon Pepper 1/2 teaspoon Tapioca flour 2 tablespoons Water 50 ml Cooking oil 300 ml
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose good tofu skin
- You should buy fresh tofu skin instead of dry or fried types.
- Choose tofu skin sheets that are bright yellow, without signs of mold or unpleasant odors.
- It is recommended to buy tofu skin at reputable supermarkets or grocery stores to ensure the best quality.
- Additionally, you can also try making tofu skin at home to ensure food safety.
How to choose delicious potatoes
- You should choose potatoes that are firm, heavy, intact, and have a smooth skin surface.
- Yellow potatoes will be tastier and sweeter than those that are slightly white.
- Avoid selecting wrinkled potatoes, those that feel soft when squeezed, or have black spots, are rotten, or leaking water.
- Absolutely do not choose potatoes with green skin or sprouting as they are extremely dangerous to health.
How to choose delicious carrots
- You should choose carrots that are bright in color, dark orange, smooth skin, green leaves, and not bruised.
- Additionally, select those that are still firm and of medium size.
- Avoid selecting those with wilted leaves, cracks on the surface, or spots, and with green tops.
How to make Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Tofu Skin
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Prepare the ingredients
Cut the tofu skin into small pieces that are just the right size to wrap.
Peel the carrots and potatoes, wash them clean, and chop them into small pieces. Soak the mushrooms in cold water until soft, wash them clean, and chop finely.
Chop the green onions finely.
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Mix the spring roll filling
Put the carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, green onions, white tofu, 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian oyster sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 1 tablespoon of tapioca starch into a bowl.
Use your hands to mash the tofu and mix well so that the ingredients blend together.
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Roll the spring rolls
Dissolve 1 tablespoon of tapioca starch in 50ml of water.
Place a bit of filling on the surface of the tofu skin, brush the starch water on all four corners, then roll it up tightly.
Let the spring rolls sit for about 5 minutes to soften before frying.
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Frying spring rolls
Place a pan of oil on the stove; when the oil is lightly bubbling, fold the edges of the spring roll down and drop it into the pan.
Fry the spring rolls over medium heat until the outer layer is evenly golden and puffy, indicating they are cooked.
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Finished product
The spring rolls have a crispy, crunchy outer layer that melts in your mouth, with a filling that is rich and fatty from potatoes and carrots, interspersed with a bit of crunchy texture from wood ear mushrooms, extremely delicious.
2. Vegetarian spring rolls with rice paper
Preparation
30 minutes
Cooking time
20 minutes
Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian spring rolls with rice paper Serves 2 people
Thick rice paper 8 pieces Vegetarian sausage 100 gr Wood ear mushrooms 10 gr Sweet corn 100 gr Green onions A little Sugar 2 teaspoons Vegetarian seasoning 1 teaspoon
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to buy delicious vegetarian sausage
- To buy good vegetarian sausage, you should go to specialized vegetarian stores, supermarkets, or reputable grocery stores.
- When buying sausage, you should check the expiration date, ensure the packaging is intact and not torn.
- Additionally, you can refer to the method of making vegetarian sausage to ensure hygiene through the recipe shared by TasteVN.
How to choose good corn
- Husk: Choose corn with green husks that are not dry, and the corn silk should still be soft and smooth, with no browning or wilting at the stem. Additionally, the outer layers of husk should tightly hug the corn.
- Corn kernels: Good corn will have plump, uniform, shiny, and straight kernels. You should not choose corn that is too large; only select those that are moderately long and slender.
How to prepare Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Rice Paper
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Prepare the ingredients
Soak the wood ear mushrooms in cold water until soft, then rinse and cut into thin strips.Chop the green onions and use a knife to shave the corn kernels off.
Cut the vegetarian sausage into bite-sized strips.
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Mix the filling for spring rolls
Add the wood ear mushrooms, vegetarian meat, corn, scallions, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning to a bowl.
Then, mix well so that the ingredients blend together and let it sit for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
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Roll the spring rolls
Brush a thin layer of water on the rice paper, then add a little filling, fold the edges neatly, and roll it up.
Tip: It’s best to roll tightly so that the spring rolls look good and the filling doesn’t fall out. -
Fry the spring rolls
Heat oil in a pan, when the oil is slightly hot, add the spring rolls and fry on the lowest heat until golden and crispy.
Note: Fry on low heat to keep the rice paper crispy, preventing it from puffing, cracking, or burning. -
Final Product
Vegetarian spring rolls have a crispy shell, the filling is buttery sweet, well-seasoned, interwoven with the crunchy texture from wood ear mushrooms, both unique in flavor and delicious.
3. Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Tofu Skin (Recipe shared by Tiktok Vegetarian Kitchen XANH)
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Tofu Skin (Recipe shared by Tiktok Vegetarian Kitchen XANH) Serves 2 people
Fresh tofu skin 2 sheets Dried tofu skin 2 sheets Wood ear mushrooms 20 grams Vietnamese coriander 10 grams Vegetarian seasoning 1 tablespoon Ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon Whole pepper 1 teaspoon
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How to Prepare Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Bean Curd Skin (Recipe shared by Tiktok Vegetarian Kitchen XANH)
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Prepare the bean curd skin
Fresh bean curd skin should be cut into small square pieces.
Then, you place a pot of water on the stove, wait for the water to boil, and briefly blanch the fresh bean curd skin for about 1 minute.
Next, take the bean curd skin out and drain the water.
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Prepare other ingredients
Dried wood ear mushrooms should be soaked until soft, drained, and then sliced thinly.
Wash the Vietnamese coriander and chop it finely.
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Mix the filling
Add the blanched bean curd skin, wood ear mushrooms, and Vietnamese coriander into a bowl.
Next, add 1 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1 teaspoon of whole pepper, and mix well so that the bean curd skin absorbs the seasoning evenly.
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Wrap the spring rolls and steam
First, soak the dried tofu skin sheets in a bowl of water for about 30 minutes.
Then, place the soaked tofu skin sheets on a cutting board and add the mixed filling on top.
Next, roll them tightly and do the same for the remaining dried tofu skin sheets.
Finally, wrap the rolls with aluminum foil and steam them on low heat for about 30 minutes.
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Fry the spring rolls
After steaming the spring rolls, remove the foil and let them drain.
Next, place a pan on the stove, add about 200 ml of cooking oil, and heat on high for about 1 minute until the oil is hot, then reduce to medium heat and drop in the vegetarian spring rolls.
Fry the vegetarian spring rolls evenly on both sides until golden and crispy, then remove them and let them drain.
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Final product
Finally, arrange the drained vegetarian spring rolls on a cutting board and cut them into bite-sized pieces to complete the dish.
The flavor of the vegetarian spring rolls is crispy golden on the outside, with a soft tofu skin filling that blends with a slight spiciness, which is very appetizing. You can serve this dish with rice or lemongrass ginger porridge to enhance the flavor.
How to choose good wood ear mushrooms
- Prioritize selecting mushrooms with large ears, thick caps, and few small mushrooms at the base.
- Good wood ear mushrooms will have a dark amber color, slightly shiny, with a light coffee color on the underside.
- Avoid selecting mushrooms with a black color as they tend to be less crunchy and can become mushy when soaked in water.
- Do not choose mushrooms showing signs of white mold or leaking water.
How to properly prepare wood ear mushrooms
- Before soaking wood ear mushrooms, you should rinse them briefly with cold water to remove sand and dirt.
- You should only soak wood ear mushrooms for a maximum of 3 – 4 hours; do not soak them too long as it can cause the mushrooms to produce toxins harmful to health.
- You should only soak dried wood ear mushrooms in cold water, and avoid soaking them in hot water as it can create many substances that are not good for health.
With 3 recipes for vegan spring rolls with tofu skin and rice paper above, TasteVN hopes you can successfully prepare this dish to treat your family!
*Source of recipe and images from the YouTube channel Ghiền nấu ăn, Bà Mẹ Quê, and the TikTok channel Bếp chay XANH.
