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Fresh Spring Rolls

These fresh spring rolls are packed with a variety of crisp vegetables. Set out the ingredients and let guests make their own.

by Michelle Hirsch

February 8, 2010

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Serves: 12
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Makes 12 rolls

What you need:

  • 2 ounces dried bean thread noodles or rice thread noodles
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
  • 12 large rice-paper wrappers (8-inch round or larger)
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves, cut into thin strips
  • 1 medium carrot, cut into matchsticks
  • 8 ounces seasoned tofu, cut into 1/4-inch sticks
  • 12 fresh basil or mint leaves
  • Peanut sauce

What you do:

  1. Place the noodles in a bowl and cover with hot water. Soak 5 minutes, or until softened. Drain well in a mesh strainer and set aside.
  2. Cut each cucumber length in half crosswise. Remove and discard the seeds by scraping a spoon down the center of each piece. Cut each piece into thin strips.
  3. Fill a large bowl (at least several inches larger than the rice wrappers) with warm water. Soak 1 wrapper in the water until soft and pliable, 20-30 seconds. Remove the rice wrapper from the water and lay flat on a counter or cutting board.
  4. Place 1-2 tablespoons of spinach leaves along one edge of the wrapper. Place an equal amount of noodles over the spinach. Top the noodles with 1-2 tablespoons of carrots and several pieces each of cucumber and tofu. Top the ingredients with a basil or mint leaf.
  5. Roll the wrapper, starting with the filling side, folding the ends over the filling as you roll and form a tight cylinder. Serve with small bowls of peanut sauce for dipping.

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