Vegan Recipes +
 
Rice Paper Rolls
 
 
         
SOURCE       HEART FOUNDATION COOKBOOK
         
 

 
INGREDIENTS
 
1 small carrot, finely shredded
 
60 g fried rice noodles
 
1 lebanese cucumber, peeled and seeded, cut into thin strips
 
16 mint leaves
 
3 green onions, chopped (green part only)
 
8 coriander sprigs
 
1 tablespoon raw peanuts, chopped
 
8 rice paper wrappers
 
  tofu, cut into thin slices (optional)
 
  [Dipping Sauce]
 
1 tablespoon sugar
 
1 tablespoon vegan fish sauce
 
1 tablespoon lime juice
 
2 red chillies, finely chopped
 
1 tablespoon water
 
 
INSTRUCTIONS
 
1.   Make the dipping sauce first: combine the sugar, garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, chilli and water in a bowl. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Set aside for 30 mins.
 
2.   Place rice noodles in a bowl, cover with boiling water and stand for 5 minutes, or until soft. Drain and rinse until cool, then chop coarsely.
 
3.   Place all filling ingredients in separate bowls. Dip the rice paper wrappers, one by one, into a large bowl of hot water, then transfer onto a tea towel.
 
4.   Spread the ingredients on the bottom third of the wrapper. Roll up, carefully folding in the sides.
 
5.   Slice diagonally in half to serve if desired.