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Fresh Spring Rolls with Tofu and Almond Dipping Sauce

  • Writer: Devon Tonneson
    Devon Tonneson
  • 4 days ago
  • 2 min read

Symptom check-in

POTS:Late-afternoon heaviness and mild tachycardia - wanted something cool and hydrating that wouldn’t sit heavy or spike blood sugar

Vestibular migraine:Subtle head pressure and light sensitivity - avoided hot foods, strong spice, and intense smells

Lupus:General fatigue with low appetite - needed easy-to-chew protein and raw vegetables without excessive oil or heat


Disorder safety check

Condition

Works?

Why

POTS

Yes

Hydrating vegetables, light protein, low heaviness

Lupus

Yes

Minimal oil, anti-inflammatory veggies, gentle prep

Vestibular migraine

Cautiously

Cool temperature and soft textures help; nut sauce should be mild

Best when migraines are low-level. Not ideal during nausea or severe vertigo.


Ingredients (2–3 rolls)

Spring rolls

  • 2–3 rice paper wrappers

  • 3–4 oz firm tofu, sliced into strips

  • ½ cup shredded carrots

  • ½ cup cucumber sticks

  • Handful butter lettuce or romaine

  • Fresh herbs if tolerated (mint or basil)

  • Sesame seeds (optional)

Almond dipping sauce

  • 2 tbsp almond butter

  • 1–2 tbsp warm water

  • Pinch salt

  • Optional: tiny drizzle maple syrup or honey


How to make it

1. Prep the filling

  • Slice tofu into thin, even strips.

  • Cut vegetables into matchsticks for easy rolling.

  • Lay everything out before starting.

2. Make the dipping sauce

  • Add almond butter to a small bowl.

  • Stir in warm water 1 tbsp at a time until smooth and pourable.

  • Add a pinch of salt and optional sweetener.

  • Keep sauce mild - no spice or acid.

3. Soften the rice paper

  • Fill a shallow dish with warm (not hot) water.

  • Dip one rice paper sheet for 5–8 seconds.

  • Lay flat on a plate or cutting board.

4. Assemble the rolls

  • Place lettuce first in the center.

  • Add tofu, vegetables, and herbs on top.

  • Fold bottom up, fold sides in, then roll tightly but gently.

5. Serve

  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds if tolerated.

  • Serve immediately with dipping sauce on the side.


Notes for symptom days

  • For POTS: pair with electrolytes or lightly salted broth.

  • For vestibular migraine: keep sauce thin and mild; skip herbs if smells are triggering.

  • For lupus: this works well on low-appetite days when hot food feels overwhelming.

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