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Prep time
30 minutes
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Makes
aprox. 6 large spring rolls (you can adjust the size depending on what you like)
Author Notes
*Updated 2/21 - though not technically a restaurant, the food section of Trader Joe's in Los Angeles has some delicious things and I miss going there!
This recipe was adapted from a recipe by Curtis Aikens I found on the Food Network site and from my memory of the most delicious vegetarian spring rolls ever, I had at Trader Joe’s in Los Angeles. I know, I know, not the most glamorous or exotic of places to experience a vegetarian spring roll – but it was actually quite delicious and has been sitting in my mind ever since.
Curtis’ original Spring Roll recipe called for carrots, sprouts, napa cabbage and red peppers. I kept the carrots and napa cabbage but substituted cucumber, chives and cilantro for the other ingredients. He advised to leave the filling dry; I have added a little olive oil and soy sauce to add a little depth of flavor.
The Asian chile dipping sauce is my own creation from memory of that delicious little tidbit of dipping sauce in the tiny plastic tub I got at Trader Joe’s. Enjoy!
—coffeefoodwrite
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Ingredients
- Spring Rolls
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1 packet
rice paper
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shallow dish hot water
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large carrot
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1/2
large English Cucumber
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1 bunch
fresh chives
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4-5
large leaves napa cabbage
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1 tablespoon
olive oil
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1 1/2 teaspoons
soy sauce
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1 bunch
cilantro
- Asian Chile Dipping Sauce
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1 tablespoon
soy sauce
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1 teaspoon
sesame chile oil
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1 tablespoon
seasoned rice vinegar (I used Marukan - organic)
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1/2
(large) clove crushed garlic
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1/4 teaspoon
finely minced fresh ginger
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1/4 teaspoon
agave nectar or sugar
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1 teaspoon
water
Directions
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For Spring Rolls: Julienne the carrot, cucumber and napa cabbage. I like to use a mandolin for the carrots and cucumbers. Thinly slice the cabbage by first slicing the thicker stems, then when you get to the softer upper part, roll it up and finely slice it.
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Cut the chives in half so they are about 2 inches long.
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Put all in a medium bowl and toss with olive oil and soy sauce to taste.
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Dip rice paper in hot water until soft and translucent. Lay out on a flat, smooth surface and arrange a small amount of the vegetable mixture in the center. Add a piece of cilantro on top of vegetable mixture. Fold up like a burrito (bring both side ends in over filling first then tuck end side over and roll up tightly). Place seam side down on serving dish
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For Dipping Sauce: Add all ingredients together in bowl. Whisk thoroughly. Place in small serving bowl.
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Dip and enjoy!
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