Rice paper rolls can be served as an appetizer or for a light, Asian-inspired lunch. Similar to egg rolls but not fried, these could also be seen as spring rolls or summer rolls. If you are looking for something different, these rice paper rolls will fit the bill. All of the ingredients can be found at an Asian grocery store or in the international section of a well-stocked supermarket.
Be sure to get extra wrappers, because you are likely to tear the first few. Like pancakes, the first few rice paper rolls are never perfect. With a little practice, you will get the feel for rolling these rice paper rolls, and the remaining will turn out perfectly. You can serve these dry or with a dipping sauce.
Instructions
1. Add the rice paper to the warm water and let soak for 20 seconds to 1 minute or until pliable.
2. Remove one sheet of rice paper. Drain excess water on a towel before moving the rice paper to your flat working surface.
3. Combine the remaining ingredients except the dipping sauce in a small bowl. This is the filling.
4. Add a 1 to 2 tbsp. of the 2 inches from the edge of the rice paper in a line about 3 inches long.
5. Fold the bottom edge, closest to the filling, up and over the filling mixture.
6. Fold the two sides up toward the filling.
7. Continue rolling like a cigar until you have a complete spring roll shape.
8. Serve cold plain or with dipping sauce.
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