summer rolls

Winter food is good stuff.

I am actually quite passionate about soup.

Nothing says “comfort” to me like a tray of roasted root veggies.

Lasagna’s cozy.

Despite all that, summer makes my belly purr with content. I love the freshness and lightness of summer food. Salads and grilled fish, yogurt and berries, simple sandwiches.

And Summer Rolls.

I gathered all the veg from the fridge, grilled some tofu, wet the rice wrappers, whisked a few sauces and out came a fresh and flavorful meal.

In the roll

thin stripes of cucumber and carrot
alfalfa sprouts
lots of mint
butter-crunch lettuce
grilled tofu marinated in sesame oil and soy sauce

Rice paper can be purchased at an Asian grocery and many urban grocery stores.

Peanut Dipping Sauce

natural salted chunky peanut butter
soy sauce
rice vinegar
honey
chili flakes
hot water

Put a few spoonfuls of peanut butter into a bowl, add a few shakes of vinegar and soy sauce, a teaspoon or two of honey, a pinch of chili flakes, and a few tablespoons of water. Whisk until smooth. Taste. Adjust flavor/consistency to suit your fancy.

Miso-Chili Dipping Sauce