Starters Recipe
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Ingredients
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Vegetable Spring Rolls
Dipping Sauce
Method
Vegetable Spring Rolls
- 1
Prep the Vegetables
Julienne the carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper into thin strips.
- 2
Soak the Noodles
Prepare the vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- 3
Set Up the Rolling Station
Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper in the water for about 10-15 seconds until it becomes pliable.
- 4
Assemble the Rolls
Lay the softened rice paper on a clean surface. In the center, place a small handful of vermicelli noodles, a few strips of carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper, and a few mint and cilantro leaves.
- 5
Roll the Wrapper
Fold the bottom of the rice paper over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll tightly to form a spring roll. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- 6
Prepare the Peanut Dipping Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili flakes until smooth.
Dipping Sauce
- 7
Mix the Dipping Sauce
In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, chili paste, and minced garlic until well combined.