Spring Rolls with Spicy Almond Sauce
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Serves: 6-8
 
Ingredients
  • ½ a red bell pepper, thinly sliced into strips
  • 1 carrot, peeled into strips
  • ½ a cucumber, sliced lengthwise into thin strips
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
  • 1 mango, peeled and sliced into thin strips
  • 1 avocado, peeled and sliced into thin strips
  • 6-8 large rice paper wrappers
  • ¼ cup almond butter (or sub peanut butter)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes, or more for more spice
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2-3 tablespoon of water, to thin
Instructions
  1. Prepare veggies and lay them all out so everything is on hand.
  2. Take 1 rice paper at a time and either dip it in a shallow bowl of warm water for about 3 seconds per side, or run under a gentle stream of warm tap water for 3 seconds per side. Make sure water is warm and that every part of the wrapper gets wet. The wrapper will still be stiff but will soften by the time you roll it up!
  3. Lay the rice paper flat and fill with 1-2 pieces of each vegetable/fruit/herb as you would a taco or burrito, leaving room on each end. Gently roll, following the package instructions (like a burrito), and set aside until all are rolled. This recipe should make at least 6-8 spring rolls, depending on how filled you make each one.
  4. Make the dipping sauce by combining the almond butter, honey, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, chili flakes, soy sauce and water in a small bowl. Stir until completely combined.
  5. Spring rolls are best when served fresh, or at least the same day. If making them a few hours ahead of time, store them in an airtight container lined with parchment paper to prevent them from sticking and cover them with a damp paper towel to keep them from drying out. Keep them in the fridge until 30 minutes before serving.
Recipe by Insightful Bite at https://www.insightfulbite.com/spring-rolls-with-spicy-almond-sauce/