Fresh Roll (4) V (gf) Recipe
Fresh lettuce, cucumber, carrots, rice noodles & cilantro wrapped in rice paper, served with sweet peanut sauce and hoisin sauce.
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Ingredients
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Fresh Rolls
Sauces
Method
Prepare Fresh Rolls
- 1
Prepare Rice Noodles
Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare Vegetables
Julienne the cucumber and carrots into thin strips. Rinse the lettuce leaves and set aside.
- 3
Soften Rice Paper
Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for about 10-15 seconds until it becomes soft and pliable.
- 4
Assemble the Roll
Lay the softened rice paper on a clean, flat surface. Place a lettuce leaf in the center, followed by a small portion of rice noodles, cucumber, carrots, and a few cilantro leaves.
- 5
Roll it Up
Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling, then roll from the bottom up tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Prepare Sauces
- 6
Make Peanut Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, and water until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed.
- 7
Serve
Serve the fresh rolls with the peanut sauce and hoisin sauce on the side for dipping.