Spring rolls are believed to have originated in China and are a must-have dish during spring festivals. This food is believed to attract wealth and prosperity.
For this recipe, you can use whatever veggies/protein you have on hand. The peanut sauce makes these spring rolls shine, so be sure to include it if your family doesn't have any peanut allergies!
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Spring Rolls
For the rolls:
- Julienned vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, colored peppers, avocado, etc.)
- Protein (rotisserie chicken, shredded or leftover grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu, etc.)
- Fresh cilantro
- Rice paper
1. Dip one rice paper into warm water for 5-10 seconds. Place on a dry surface.
2. Start filling the paper with the vegetables, chicken, and cilantro. The bottom should contain the ingredients you want to show in the spring roll.
3. Slowly roll from bottom to top while tucking in the sides as you go. (This part can be tricky, but they taste just as good without the sides tucked in!)
For the peanut sauce:
- 2 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon water
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
1. Put all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Whisk together until everything is combined. The peanut butter might take a minute to emulsify, so don't worry if it looks wrong at first.
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Serve with brown or white rice — bonus points for microwaveable rice, so you don't have to cook a thing! Enjoy!
