Thursday, March 5, 2009

Rice Paper Rolls

Capsicum - red and green (in really fine strips)
Carrots (in really fine strips)
Rice vermicelli noodles (soaked in stock until soft and then drained)
Crushed peanuts
Grilled chicken breast (in thin strips) - this is lovely if you marinate it in a honey/soy or an Asian BBQ sauce before grilling. You can also use fried tofu cubes, smoked chicken, prawns or beef strips - whatever you like really.
Mint and basil leaves
Rice paper rounds

Dip a rice paper round into warm water until soft and then lay it out on a plate.
Add the ingredients into the middle of one edge. Don't overload it!
Roll up the rice paper, tucking in the sides as you go
Lie the roll on a fresh plate with the lose edge down and it will seal as it dries
Repeat with remaining rolls making sure you cover the completed rolls with a tea-towel.
Store in the fridge until ready to eat.

These are great with either a store bought peanut sauce or -

Home made dipping sauce:
1/2 red chilli (deseeded and chopped very finely)
1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons fish sauce
4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar.
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 -3 teaspoons palm or caster sugar
Mix together well. Keep in the fridge until serving. Enjoy!

OR

Hoisin Peanut Dipping Sauce Recipe
1 cup (8 oz) hoisin sauce (if sauce is thick, add about 1/4 cup warm water to reach desired consistency)
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1 Tbs rice vinegar
2 garlic, crushed
1 minced thai chili, or more for desired spiciness

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