Crunchy Veggie Rice Paper Wraps
"I just threw this together for an appetizer and they turned out as very tasty wraps - lots of crunch and peppy with the sweet chili sauce . It can be vegetarian by leaving out the crab or shrimp- still tasty. These may also be served as a side dish or as a course with an Oriental meal. I usually make the filling early in the day and roll the wraps within an hour or two before serving keep cool if you do these ahead. This recipe was inspired by recipe#64698 Vietnamese Soft Rolls with Crab by SueL
There is a tutorial on making Spring rolls at this link:
http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=224922"
photo by Leslie
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
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15 rolls
ingredients
- 15 rice paper sheets (6 inch)
- 1⁄2 cup green cabbage, finely chopped
- 1⁄2 cup fresh carrot, finely chopped
- 1⁄2 cup sweet onion, finely chopped
- 1⁄4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1⁄4 cup sweet green pepper, chopped
- 3 tablespoons black sesame seeds
- 5 ounces imitation crabmeat (optional) or 5 ounces shrimp, chopped (optional)
- oriental sweet chili sauce (or any other favorite spicy sauce, allow 1/2 - 1 tsp per roll)
directions
- Mix all the ingredients except rice paper& Chili sauce Shortly before serving soften each rice paper wrap separately- Do this by submerging the wrap in a bowl of warm water for a minute of two.
- When it is pliable it is ready, remove that one from the water and drop in another one.
- Lay out a couple of paper towels and place the softened wrap on the towel.
- Don't rub it just place it on the towel Place 1-2 tbsp of the veggie mix in the center of the wrap, add 1/2- 1 tsp sweet chili sauce.
- Fold up the bottom then fold in the sides and roll to form a sealed roll.
- Allow 3-5 per serving.
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Reviews
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Love These. I've made them a few different ways so far and they've come out great each time. Refreshing and delicious. Thanks for the recipe and the reminder of rice paper. BTW...I also use them as a meal. Who can eat just one anyway? (lol) -
This was my first time making Rice Paper Rolls, and they turned out great! Once we caught on to the rolling technique, they were actually quite easy. We made ours vegetarian this time, but next time we'll add the shrimp, or maybe even chicken. These were delicious, and looked very impressive on a catering platter. Thanks Bergy! :) -
I did not make these to have as an appetizer but had them as my meal on an evening I was on my own and did not want to cook! I used all the vegetables in the recipe, did not have the black sesame seeds so I used white, I dry roasted them in a frying pan first. I also added a dash of sesame oil and I had a great light meal!! I can see all sorts of variations for the filling...a good way to use left over vegetables and still have a healthy meal or appetizer. Thanks Bergy, I will make these again!!
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Bergy
Small town in the Okanagan, B.C.
On January 10 2010 I will celebrate 9 years of Life with Zaar. I can't imagine being without it! It has become part of my daily routine.
I feel very privileged to be one of the hosts on the Photo Forum. Taking photos of my culinary efforts is a full time hobby and I love it. My friends all know what to expect when they come to dinner "Are you finished taking pictures?" or "Did you get a photo of so & so?" I never let them wait too long and the food is NEVER cold! I now have over 6000 photos on Zaar - some fairly good and some definitely not so good. I am happy to say that practice does help.
My roots are in Vancouver BC Canada - a very beautiful city that holds many wonderful memories for me. In 1990, I decided that for my retirement years I may want to settle in a smaller community and found a slice of heaven in the North Okanagan B.C. I love living here but every once in a while I miss the bright city lights, the Broadway shows and some of the small wonderful ethnic restaurants that Vancouver abounds in. That is easily resolved. I just take a trip to the coast, visit with friends for a weekend see a show and feast on Dim Sum or other specialty foods.
I am getting a bit long in the tooth but was a very adventurous person. I have river rafted Hell's Gate on the Fraser river, been up in a glider over Hawaii (no not a Hang Glider!), gone hot air ballooning in the Napa Valley & the Fraser Valley, driven dune buggies on the dunes in Oregon, Para sailing in Mexico and tried many other adventurous, challenging, fun things. I have yet to try bungee jumping or sky diving. I may do them yet. I love to travel and experience other cultures. Mexco has been a favorite haunt. I have visited that lovely country many many times. Australia is another favorite as is England!
In the past 16 months I have taken off 61 pounds and feel wonderful. I am off all medications and all systems are GO! In years I may be 79 but in spirit I am still in my forties. We are only as old as we allow ourselves to feel. Always think positive. Do something a bit challenging every day & always do something silly every day. Be a kid again! Laugh every day - it is internal jogging.
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