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Serves
appetizers for 4 people
Author Notes
These vegetarian spring rolls are similar to ones found in Vietnamese restaurants. They are light and fresh! —Small Footprints
Ingredients
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1
Bundle of Cellophane Noodles
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4
Rice Paper Wrappers
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1/2
Cucumber, cut into thin sticks
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Mint Leaves (to taste)
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Basil Leaves (to taste)
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Soy Sauce (to taste)
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Rice Vinegar (to taste)
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Chili Paste (to taste)
Directions
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Soak Cellophane Noodles in warm water for about 20 minutes.
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In a large bowl of warm water, soak one wrapper until pliant (approximately 1 minute)
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Carefully lay wrapper on moist towel.
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Take 1/4 of the noodles and lay them on the wrapper close to the edge nearest you.
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Place 1/4 of the cucumbers on top of the noodles.
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Add whole basil and mint leaves on top of cucumbers to your taste.
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Fold the sides of the wrapper in. Starting from the edge nearest you, fold the wrapper over the filling and begin to roll.
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Place roll on a plate, seam side down, and cover with a damp towel.
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Repeat with remaining three wrappers.
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To serve, cut each roll diagonally in the middle. Place on a plate with a small bowl. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar and chili paste, to taste, and dip spring roll into it.
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