Crafting the Ultimate Beverage

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Dip the rice paper briefly - just until it starts to become pliable. It will continue to soften as you add ingredients

Work quickly but gently with rice paper to prevent tearing or sticking to itself

For beginners, use less filling than you think you need - overstuffed rolls are more likely to tear

Double-wrapping with two rice paper sheets can make the rolls sturdier if you're having trouble

Keep finished rolls separated or they will stick together; a piece of damp paper towel between them works well

For a pretty presentation, place colorful ingredients like red pepper or shrimp near the edge of the wrapper so they show through

Slice rolls in half diagonally just before serving for an attractive presentation

If preparing ahead, don't cut until serving time and keep covered with damp paper towels and plastic wrap

Make mini rolls using smaller rice paper for bite-sized appetizers

For a flavor boost, marinate tofu or chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, lime, and garlic before adding to rolls

Easy Spring Rolls

Name: Easy Spring Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 spring rolls
Cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese
Ingredients: For the Spring Rolls:; 12 rice paper wrappers (8.5 inch round); 1 large carrot, peeled and julienned; 1 English cucumber, seeded and julienned; 1 red bell pepper, julienned; 2 cups fresh bean sprouts; 1 cup fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, Thai basil), leaves only; 4 green onions, sliced lengthwise into thin strips; 1 avocado, thinly sliced; Optional proteins (choose one or mix):; - 12 large cooked shrimp, halved lengthwise; - 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken; - 8 oz firm tofu, sliced into thin strips; 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped; 8 lettuce leaves (Boston or Bibb), torn in half; For the Dipping Sauce:; 1/4 cup hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons warm water; 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari; 1 clove garlic, finely minced; 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional, adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon crushed roasted peanuts for garnish; Equipment:; Large shallow bowl for soaking rice paper; Clean kitchen towel or cutting board for rolling; Sharp knife

These fresh Easy Spring Rolls offer a perfect balance of crisp vegetables and tender proteins wrapped in delicate rice paper. The recipe is designed to be straightforward while still creating impressive results. Made with colorful vegetables, optional proteins, and aromatic herbs, these rolls deliver a satisfying crunch complemented by a sweet-savory dipping sauce. The translucent wrappers showcase the vibrant ingredients inside, creating an appetizer that's as visually appealing as it is delicious and healthy.

Prep Time

30 Minutes

Cook Time

0 Minutes

Total Time

30 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Spring Rolls:

12 rice paper wrappers (8.5 inch round)

1 large carrot, peeled and julienned

1 English cucumber, seeded and julienned

1 red bell pepper, julienned

2 cups fresh bean sprouts

1 cup fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, Thai basil), leaves only

4 green onions, sliced lengthwise into thin strips

1 avocado, thinly sliced

Optional proteins (choose one or mix):

- 12 large cooked shrimp, halved lengthwise

- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

- 8 oz firm tofu, sliced into thin strips

1/3 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

8 lettuce leaves (Boston or Bibb), torn in half

For the Dipping Sauce:

1/4 cup hoisin sauce

2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

2 tablespoons warm water

1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari

1 clove garlic, finely minced

1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional, adjust to taste)

1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon crushed roasted peanuts for garnish

Equipment:

Large shallow bowl for soaking rice paper

Clean kitchen towel or cutting board for rolling

Sharp knife

Vegetable peeler

Small bowl for dipping sauce

Serving platter

Instructions

Prepare all vegetables and protein ingredients first, arranging them on plates for easy access. Having everything ready before rolling is essential.

Make the dipping sauce by whisking together hoisin sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, warm water, soy sauce, minced garlic, sriracha (if using), honey, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth. Top with crushed peanuts and set aside.

Fill a large, shallow bowl with warm (not hot) water. Working with one rice paper wrapper at a time, dip it completely in the warm water for about 5-10 seconds until it just begins to soften but is still slightly firm (it will continue to soften as you work).

Lay the softened wrapper on a clean, damp kitchen towel or a cutting board. Arrange ingredients in the center of the lower third of the wrapper: first place half a lettuce leaf, then a few pieces each of carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, bean sprouts, herbs, and green onions.

If using protein, add it now. For shrimp, place 2 halves cut side down in a row. For chicken or tofu, add a small strip along the vegetables.

Add a few slices of avocado and sprinkle with some chopped peanuts.

Fold the bottom of the rice paper up over the filling, then fold in the sides. Continue rolling tightly until completely sealed, like wrapping a burrito. The rice paper will stick to itself.

Place the finished roll on a serving plate and cover with a slightly damp paper towel to prevent it from drying out while you make the remaining rolls.

Repeat the process with the remaining rice paper wrappers and fillings.

Serve immediately with the dipping sauce, or refrigerate, covered with a damp paper towel and plastic wrap, for up to 2-3 hours before serving.

Easy Spring Rolls

JUE

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