Nothing says summer like peaches…except maybe summer rolls. Actually, no. Summer rolls literally say “summer,” so they don’t really say summer in the same way that peaches do. Maybe fresh herbs say summer like peaches. Delicious stuff that you can find an abundance of all summer long. That’s how I say summer. Peach summer rolls must really say summer.
Did you ever have something dawn on you after it was under your nose forever? I ate and loved summer rolls for years before I realized they were a summer thing. Right? Like spring rolls are (generally) warm and fried and filled with veggies, but still perfect in the springtime when it might still be a bit nippy out. Summer rolls, on the other hand, are cool and filled with raw, crispy vegetables, and in this case, fruit. So they’re perfect for summer. And since it certainly feels like summer is in full swing, I figured now would be a good time to share my take on summer rolls with (oh so dreamy) peanut sauce.
I often make summer rolls with plain old tofu, but I thought a little spice might go nicely with the sweetness of the peaches in these rolls. So I whipped up a simple sauce with some soy, lime juice, a touch of sweetness from maple syrup, and some Chinese five spice. Pan-fry the tofu according to this method until crisp, then pour the sauce over it to form a nice flavorful coating.
Rolling these things can be tricky. You need to briefly soak the rice paper in water to soften it up, place your fillings in the middle, and then wrap them up just like little burritos. Have some extra wraps on hand for goof-ups, and remember: even ugly summer rolls are delicious. And if you have a total wipe out, just retrieve the fillings and start over with a brand new wrap.
Tips for Making Awesome Peach Summer Rolls
Rice paper wraps can be found in the international foods sections of many supermarkets. If yours doesn’t have them, try an Asian market. When soaking your rice paper wraps, remove them from the water just a bit before you think you should. They might have some spots that aren’t quite fully softened, but they’ll be easier to handle and they’ll continue to soften up after they’re out of the water. Wishing you could make these when peaches aren’t in season? Try subbing mango! I sometimes like to include rice noodle vermicelli in my summer rolls. I skipped it this time, but go ahead and add some to your rolls if you like.
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