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THai Spring Rolls

List of Ingredients





Spring Rolls hold a very special place in much of Asia, where they are used to celebrate the coming of spring in the New Year. They are served to guests and given as gifts. These Spring Rolls are a specialty of Thailand. They're fun to make and taste like spring, all year-round.


Ingredients for Spring Roll Filling:


1 Cup Rice Noodles, soak in warm water until soft, drain
1/2 Head Napa (or Chinese) Cabbage, finely chopped
1 Medium Carrot, shredded
2 Tablespoons to 1/2 Cup Cilantro (to taste), finely chopped
1 Cup Cooked Chicken, sliced thin (or purchase deli slices)
1 Cup Small Shrimp, cooked and sliced lengthwise

20 Rice Paper Wrappers (found in international or refrigerated section of your supermarket)


PUNGENT PEANUT SAUCE (for dipping)

3/4 Cup Rice Vinegar
1/2 to 3/4 Cup White Sugar
1/2 Cup Crushed Roasted Peanuts
Directions:



Recipe



Soak the rice noodles in warm water (about 30 min to l hr), drain and snip through the strands with kitchen scissors to make shorter.

Lightly toss the noodles and vegetables together in a large bowl.


Soak the rice papers in warm water in a shallow dish for 1-2 minutes until flexible, remove from water and place on damp cloth to continue to soften. (Note: don't worry if it tears, you can repair it by simply overlapping the paper enough to seal the break.) When the rice paper is pliable, assemble the spring roll by placing 1/3 cup of the vegetable mixture, a slice of chicken and a few slices of shrimp on the rice paper about 1 inch down from the top edge. Fold the wrapper down over the mixture just to cover it, then fold the two sides in and continue to roll up until all edges are secure. Place seam side down on a plate and cover with a damp cloth and refrigerate until ready to serve. Prepare and serve Pungent Peanut Sauce for dipping.

In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and sugar over low heat, stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in peanuts. Pour into a shallow bowl for dipping the spring rolls. Small sauce bowls can be put at each place setting for individual servings.