Jul 13 2026

Starters Recipe

Time30m
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Vegetable Spring Rolls

Method

Vegetable Spring Rolls

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and julienne the carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper into thin strips. Set aside.

  2. 2

    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 softens. Remove and lay it flat on a clean surface.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Rolls

    Place a few pieces of carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper in the center of the rice paper. Add a small handful of cilantro and a lettuce leaf on top.

  4. 4

    Roll the Spring Roll

    Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling, then roll from the bottom to the top tightly. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Arrange the spring rolls on a serving platter and serve with the dipping sauce.

Guacamole

  1. 6

    Mash the Avocados

    Cut the ripe avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash the avocado with a fork until smooth or slightly chunky, depending on your preference.

  2. 7

    Add Ingredients

    Add lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, salt, and diced tomato to the mashed avocado. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.

  3. 8

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the guacamole and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice as needed.

  4. 9

    Serve

    Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl and serve with tortilla chips or vegetable sticks.

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