VEGETABLE SUMMER ROLLS

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Categories     Pasta     Vegetable     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Buffet     Mint     Basil     Peanut     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Cabbage     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

For peanut sauce
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 small garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon sugar
For summer rolls
1 ounce bean thread noodles (cellophane noodles)
1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
4 (8-inch) rice-paper rounds, plus additional in case some tear
2 red-leaf lettuce leaves, ribs cut out and discarded and leaves halved
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (preferably Thai)
1/2 cup thinly sliced Napa cabbage
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/3 cup coarsely shredded carrot (1 medium)

Steps:

  • Make sauce:
  • Cook onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes in oil in a small heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until pale golden, about 4 minutes. Whisk in remaining sauce ingredients. Simmer, whisking, 1 minute, then cool.
  • Make summer rolls:
  • Cover noodles with boiling-hot water and soak 15 minutes, then drain well in a sieve. Pat dry between paper towels and toss with vinegar and salt to taste.
  • Put a double thickness of paper towel on a work surface and fill a shallow baking pan with warm water. Soak 1 rice-paper round (make sure there are no holes) in warm water until pliable, 30 seconds to 1 minute, then transfer to paper towels.
  • Arrange 1 piece of lettuce on bottom half of soaked rice paper, folding or tearing to fit and leaving a 1-inch border along edge. Spread one fourth of peanut sauce over lettuce and top with one fourth each of mint, basil, cabbage, and noodles. Roll up rice paper tightly around filling and, after rolling halfway, arrange one fourth of cilantro and carrot along crease. Then fold in sides and continue rolling. Transfer summer roll to a plate and cover with dampened paper towels.
  • Make 3 more rolls in same manner. Serve rolls halved on the diagonal.

Daniel Ndakalu
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These summer rolls were a disappointment. The rice paper wrappers were tough and the filling was bland.


Cecy Guzman
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I'm not sure if I'll like these summer rolls. I'm not a big fan of rice paper wrappers.


Krishna Nepali
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These summer rolls look delicious! I can't wait to try them.


Sinnathurai Vaheesan1983
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I'm definitely going to try these summer rolls next time I have a party.


Kelly Nigro
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These summer rolls are a great way to use up leftover veggies.


MD yasin Sakib
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I love the vibrant colors of these summer rolls. They're so visually appealing.


Idreese Abubakar
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These summer rolls are the perfect healthy snack or lunch. They're packed with veggies and the peanut sauce is so flavorful.


Christ Laure
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I'm not usually a fan of rice paper wrappers, but these summer rolls were amazing! The wrappers were soft and delicate, and the filling was delicious.


Magic Loghan
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These summer rolls are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that you can customize the filling to your liking.


Zainuddin Khan
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I made these summer rolls for lunch today and they were perfect! The rice paper wrappers were delicate and chewy, and the filling was packed with flavor. I especially loved the crunchy peanuts and the fresh herbs.


Giorgi Kuchukhidze
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These summer rolls were a hit at my party! They were so fresh and flavorful, and everyone loved the dipping sauce. I'll definitely be making these again.