Fresh Spring Rolls

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== Description ==
A cleansing mouthful of fresh vegetables that makes a delectable appetizer or a fine addition to Asian-influenced meals. Cook time is refrigeration time. Altered from original in Healthy Weeknight Meals.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 large carrots, julienned
* 2 – 3 julienned green onions
* ½ sweet red pepper, julienned
* ⅓ cup thinly sliced napa cabbage
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro (or to taste)
* ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
* 1 pinch sea salt
* 1 (3 ounces) package dried bean thread noodles
* 16 rice paper, rounds softened (8-inch, see note)
* ⅛ cup slivered fresh Thai basil or mint
=== Sauce ===
* 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
* 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil or ¼ cup soy sauce
* 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
* 1 tablespoon peanut oil
* ½ teaspoon hot sesame oil
* ½ teaspoon minced garlic (i use 2 cloves)
* 1 pinch sugar
== Directions ==
# In a large bowl, combine the carrots, green onions, cabbage, olive oil, cilantro, salt and pepper: toss well.
# Let marinate at room temp for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
# Meanwhile, place the noodles in a medium bowl.
# Cover with boiling water and soak for 10 minutes, or until the noodles are softened.
# Drain well and snip into 2-inch pieces.
# Set aside.
# Place about 2 tablespoons of the noodles and about 2 tablespoons of the vegetable mixture about 1-inch from the lower edge of each rice paper round.
# Sprinkle with basil/mint leaves.
# Fold the bottom edge over the filling; fold in both sides and roll up tightly.
# Press to seal.
# Place on a plate seam side down; cover with plastic wrap.
# Refrigerate for 10 minutes (you may also make these ahead of time and refrigerate for several hours).
# Two quick sauces (or use hoisin, hot mustard, etc.): in a small bowl, combine the soy sauce and sesame oil.
# In a separate bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut oil, hot sesame oil, garlic and sugar.
# Serve as a dipping sauce with the spring rolls.
# Note: to soften the rice-paper rounds before rolling them, fill a large bowl with warm water.
# Dip each rice-paper round into the water for 10 seconds, or until softened and translucent.
# Remove and let drain on a clean dish towel.
# Do not stack the rice papers; they will stick together.
Category:Bean thread Recipes
Category:Carrot Recipes
Category:Italian Vegetarian
Category:Napa cabbage Recipes
Category:Red bell pepper Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Rice vinegar Recipes
Category:Thai basil Recipes