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spring rolls with flowers platter
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5 from 11 votes

Fresh Spring Rolls Recipe

Spring rolls, summer rolls, salad rolls, whatever you call them , they're fast, full of fresh flavor, and best of all, healthy for you!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Rolling Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snacks
Cuisine: American, asian, Southeast Asian
Keyword: plant-based, vegan, vegetarian, vietnamese
Servings: 16 rolls
Calories: 51kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 sheets rice paper (10-12 inch diameter)
  • 8-10 leaves butter lettuce from 1 large head
  • ¼ head small purple cabbage, shredded
  • 2 carrots , fine julienne
  • 4 Persian cucumbers sliced lengthwise into ¼-inch thin strips
  • 4 ounces daikon (white) or watermelon radish, fine julienne
  • 16 sprigs cilantro
  • 16 sprigs mint, leaves only
  • 16 sprigs Thai basil, leaves only
  • optional: 1 red bell pepper fine julienne

to serve, any or all of:

Instructions

  • Dip one sheet of rice paper in water, shake off excess water, and lay sheet down on cutting board or clean kitchen towel on a flat surface. Do not let the rice paper soak in the water.
  • Carefully place edible flowers and petals face down about ⅓ to ½ of the way away from the bottom.
  • Lay one butter lettuce leaf on the rice paper sideways over the flowers.
  • Arrange a line of julienned carrots, shredded cabbage, cucumber slices, and radishes (or vermicelli if using) over the butter lettuce leaf. Add a sprig of cilantro, a few leaves of mint, and few leaves of Thai basil.
  • Lift the edge closest to you and gently pull the edge up and over the filling ingredients. While holding the edge, fold the side ends of rice paper over each side.
  • Then continue rolling the Fresh Spring Roll into a cylinder. The far edge of the rice paper will “seal” closed on its own.
  • Place finished roll on platter while rolling the rest. If you are taking your time, or it's particularly dry air, lay a lightly damp paper towel or clean kitchen towel over the rolls to keep them from drying out.

Cut Fresh Spring Rolls

  • Once you've made all the Fresh Spring Rolls, cut each roll into 3-inch wide pieces, about 2-4 pieces from each roll depending on how big your rolls are.
  • Serve with small bowls of dipping sauces alongside.
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Notes

Leftover Fresh Spring Rolls do not keep well in the refrigerator. Make only what you will eat. You can store prepared sushi rice in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 51kcal | Protein: 0.7g | Fiber: 1g