Lunch / Seasonal - Summer
Summer Spring Rolls
Diet Style
Tools You'll Need
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Small mixing bowl
- Sauce pan or shallow bowl
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 4 sheets rice paper
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into matchsticks
- 1 cucumber, sliced into matchsticks
- ½ cup thinly sliced red cabbage
- 3 large carrots, sliced into matchsticks (approx. 2 cups)
- 1 package of bean sprouts or micro greens
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
Directions
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Mix herbs
In a small mixing bowl, toss together chopped, mint, basil, and chives.
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Organize ingredients
Line up ingredients in small bowls before beginning to make rolls.
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Fill bowl with warm water
Fill a shallow bowl or saucepan with very warm water.
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Soak rice paper
Place a rice paper round in the hot water. Soak for about 1 minute, or until rice round is pliable and pattern on the round is barely visible.
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Set aside
Remove and place on a clean, slightly damp kitchen towel.
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Assemble roll
Imagining the rice paper as a face and leaving about ¼ inch all around, begin to layer ingredients one on top of another approximately where the mouth would be. Top with a sprinkle of the chopped herbs.
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Tuck bottom edge
Bring the bottom edge over filling and tuck underneath.
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Fold and roll
Fold in the sides and continue to roll.
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Repeat
Repeat with the other 3 rolls.
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Keep moist
Place each roll under a damp cloth or paper towel to keep them moist.
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Slice and serve
When ready to serve, slice each roll in half on a bias and serve, cut ends up, with dipping sauce.