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Summer Rolls

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Alex Lau

You can substitute any crisp vegetables and small pieces of protein, just make sure not to overstuff or the wrappers will split.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 12 rolls

Ingredients

1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
2 ounces thin rice noodles (from one 8-ounce package of mai fun)
12 8-inch rice paper rounds
2 cups halved Bibb lettuce leaves
1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken or 8 ounces cooked medium shrimp (about 12) halved lengthwise, or thinly sliced tofu
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced into 2-inch matchsticks
1 medium carrot, very thinly sliced into 2-inch matchsticks
1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced into 2-inch matchsticks
½ avocado, thinly sliced
1 red chile (such as Fresno; optional)
½ cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
½ cup mint leaves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Stir sugar and 1 Tbsp. warm water in a small bowl to dissolve sugar. Stir in lime juice, mirin, soy sauce, and vinegar; set dipping sauce aside.

    Step 2

    Soften rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain; run under cold water until chilled.

    Step 3

    Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Working with 1 rice paper round at a time, dip in water, turning occasionally, until just pliable but not limp, about 20 seconds (replenish with more warm water as needed). Transfer to a cutting board.

    Step 4

    Place a ½ lettuce leaf in center of the rice paper. Top with a small handful of rice noodles and a few pieces each of chicken, bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, and avocado. Top with chile, if using, and cilantro and mint. Fold bottom of rice paper over filling, then fold in sides and roll like a burrito into a tight cylinder; cut in half if desired. Place roll, seam side down, on a platter. Repeat to make 11 more rolls. Serve with reserved dipping sauce.

    Step 5

    Do Ahead: Rolls can be made 1 hour ahead. Cover with a damp kitchen towel and chill.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 100 Fat (g) 2 Saturated Fat (g) 0 Cholesterol (mg) 10 Carbohydrates (g) 15 Dietary Fiber (g) 1 Total Sugars (g) 2 Protein (g) 6 Sodium (mg) 115
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