Rainbow Rolls with Creamy Peanut Dip

In case you missed it (like us), the Internet celebrated National Peanut Butter Day in January. And then March 1st rolls around and it's suddenly 'National Peanut Lovers' Day'. What gives Internet?! Maybe these national days are getting a bit out of control, or maybe we're just sad we missed out - whatever the case may be, don't limit your love of good ol' PB. Shout it from the rooftops, sing it from a mountain... or just quietly eat it by the spoonful. We're here to say that peanut butter should be celebrated erryday. And we have the perfect recipe for all you pb addicts! These ridiculously good-looking rainbow rolls are both beautiful and tasty. Refreshing, bright and crispy with a creamy peanut dip to bring it all together. Enjoy :) 

Ingredients:

For the rainbow rolls:

6-8 rice paper wraps

1 red bell pepper

1 large carrot

1 cucumber

 1 bunch cilantro (or cabbage if you're not a fan!)

1 block firm tofu

2 nests of ramen noodles
1 avocado
1 mango

For the creamy peanut dip:

¾ cup peanut butter
¼ cup water
1 tbsp. sesame oil

2 tbsp. tamari

2 tbsp. lime juice
1 tbsp. brown rice vinegar
1 tbsp. honey
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp. chopped peanuts (optional garnish)

Directions:

1. Prepare veggies: thinly slice the carrot, red pepper and mango into matchsticks. 
2. Peel, de-seed and slice the cucumber into strips. Slice the avocado and chop the cilantro. 
3. Cut tofu into thin strips and cook it in a large pan with sesame oil until heated through, and browned on the edges. 
4. Remove from heat and let cool. 
5. Prepare the ramen according to the package directions (we used black rice ramen).
6. Lay out a clean dish towel and make sure all of the filling ingredients are on hand nearby.
7. To assemble your wraps, fill a shallow dish or rimmed plate with warm/hot water. Immerse a piece of rice paper fully in the water for about 20-30 seconds - until it has softened. Transfer it to your dish towel and place a little bit of each filling ingredient in the centre. 
8. Fold one side of the wrap around the filling, and then both sides. Roll it so that all of the filling is fully wrapped up and place, seam-side down, on a plate while you finish with the rest of the rolls. You can watch a video tutorial here on how to roll rice paper wraps if it's new! 
9. Make the dip: add all of the dip ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. 
10. Garnish with freshly chopped peanuts to serve.

Enjoy! 

xx Just The Dip