Garden Fresh Spring Rolls with Green Chile Lime Sauce
There is nothing like Fresh Spring Rolls! They are fun, colorful, crisp, AND, believe it or not, they are easy to make! I have added a couple of “secret” ingredients to make them even better than the ones that I used to get out at my favorite Thai restaurant. We will fill these beauties with fresh spring veggies in order to nourish your spring within.
Serves 4 to 6 Preparation time: 10 to 15 minutes Cook time: 0 to 10 minutes depending on the noodles you choose.
Serves 4 to 6 Preparation time: 10 to 15 minutes Cook time: 0 to 10 minutes depending on the noodles you choose.
Ingredient List & Amounts:
Spring Roll
Dry weight: 3 to 4 ounce thin, rice noodles, cook as directed (I like Eden brand) 1 tablespoon wheat-free tamari 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil ½ to ¾ cup of 3 to 4 different veggies sliced julienne style – I like bell pepper, carrots, diakon radish, mung bean sprouts, and avocado
1 small bunch of fresh basil and or 1 small bunch of cilantro Thin slices cooked shrimp (optional)
Rice “paper” wrappers (usually made with tapioca)
Green Chile Lime Sauce
Yields 1 cup Preparation time: 5 minutes
Two 4-ounce cans of hot Hatch Green Chiles
⅛ cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon honey or agave
2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
Instructions:
Spring Rolls
Set up an area with a clean surface and place sliced veggies and noodles nearby. Place room temperature water in a large plate or pie dish. Slide rice wrapper into water (make sure it is completely covered) and let sit about 1 minute, or until soft and slightly sticky. Remove rice wrapper and place onto clean surface.
Add the veggies and noodles in the lower third of the wrapper (the part closest to you). I like to start with laying down a few sprigs of cilantro or fresh basil leaves, then layer the rest on top. Leave about 1 inch open space on either side. Roll away from yourself, tucking in at the top and on the sides as you go – just like rolling a burrito! The rice wrapper should stick together just fine.
Now they are ready to eat. Choose your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy! Visit http://community.eatingforevolution.com/ for other gluten-free dipping sauce ideas.
Chile Lime Sauce
Put first 3 ingredients into a blender. Blend until well mixed. Add cilantro and pulse to combine. Pour into a small bowl or multiple little dipping sauce bowls, and dip your Garden Fresh Spring rolls right in!
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