Asian Spring Wraps With Spicy Peanut Sauce

Photo: Cityfarmgirlpdx

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Wrap

1 cup cooked vermicelli noodles

1/2 cup julienned carrot

1/2 cup julienned daikon radish

1/2 cup rice vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar

1 package of Rice Paper Wrappers (these are NOT found in the refrigerated section)

1 cup green leaf lettuce

3 scallions, cut in thin strips

1 bunch of cilantro

1 package of bean sprouts

Ingredients for the Spicy Peanut Sauce

1/2 cup peanut butter

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon chili garlic paste

1/4 cup vegetable broth

Preparation

Instructions for Peanut Dipping Sauce

Combine all ingredients except broth in a small food processor and puree. Slowly add the broth until the Sauce reaches your desired consistency.

Instructions for Wraps

In a bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the sugar and salt is dissolved. Add in the julienned carrots and daikon radishes and allow to marinate for 30 minutes.

Cook the noodles according to the instructions on the package.

Fill a shallow bowl with warm water and place the cooked noodles, carrot/daikon mixture, scallions, lettuce, bean sprouts and cilantro for the wrap within easy reach. One of the secrets to easy wraps is having all of your ingredients ready to assemble.

Place one piece of rice paper in the warm water for 20 seconds. The paper will be pliable and delicate when it's ready. I used a pie dish and it was the perfect size.

Put the rice paper on a dry surface and gently dab excess moisture off. I used a paper towel to dab one side then flip and do the other.

Layer a small amount of each ingredient a little over the halfway point on the circle of rice paper. The wrap will be transparent so starting with the lettuce is very pretty and ending with a small piece of cilantro will make a nice looking spring roll.

Fold a side of the paper over the ingredients lengthwise and then fold in the short sides.

Finish rolling the wrap, making sure that the sides remain tucked in and there you have it!