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Fresh Spring Rolls

Fresh Spring Rolls that Burst with Flavor and Crunch

Delight in these fresh spring rolls, a crunchy and colorful celebration of wholesome goodness, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

Dipping Sauce
  • 1 cup Rice Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar or agave syrup
  • 1 tbsp Sambal Chile Paste or sriracha
  • 2 tbsp Minced Cilantro optional
  • 1 each Serrano Pepper or jalapeño or omit
  • 1 clove Garlic or garlic powder
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger or ground ginger
Spring Rolls
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil or olive oil or coconut oil
  • 8 oz Shiitake Mushrooms or portobello or button mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp Tamari or regular soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp Light Brown Sugar or white sugar
  • 8 each Rice Paper Wrappers
Filling
  • 4 leaves Butter Lettuce or green leaf lettuce or romaine
  • 1 cup Shredded Purple Cabbage or green cabbage
  • 1 each Carrot or cucumber
  • 1 each Red and Yellow Bell Peppers or green bell peppers
  • 1 cup Mint Leaves or basil

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Shallow dish
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine rice wine vinegar and granulated sugar. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until the sugar fully dissolves. Remove from heat and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes. Once cooled, mix in sambal, minced cilantro, chopped serrano pepper, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shiitake mushrooms and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly caramelized. Stir in tamari and light brown sugar, coating the mushrooms evenly, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes while stirring.
  3. Fill a shallow dish with warm water. One by one, dip each rice paper wrapper into the water for about 10 seconds until softened but not too mushy. Carefully lift the wrapper out and lay it flat on a clean surface.
  4. On the center of the softened rice paper, layer a butter lettuce leaf, a handful of shredded purple cabbage, a few matchstick carrots, and slices of red and yellow bell peppers. Spoon in some sautéed shiitake mushrooms and several mint leaves.
  5. Starting from the edge closest to you, fold the rice paper over the fillings, tucking it tightly. Fold the sides inward, then continue rolling away from you until the entire spring roll is secure.
  6. Using a sharp knife, cut each spring roll in half diagonally for an appealing presentation. Arrange the spring rolls on a platter alongside your prepared dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve fresh for best texture. Keep covered with a damp cloth if not serving immediately.

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