If you have never had Vietnamese Chicken Salad Rolls you will fall in love with these. SO yummy!! Fresh, light yet rich in flavor and super nutritious, these rolls are super easy and fun to make. I was able to find all the ingredients at my local grocery store which is a huge plus. You have a combination of crunchy and soft, and the peanut sauce is worth making all by itself. It is not too sweet and it has a little kick to it. It is perfect for the rolls. If you are vegetarian all you have to do is remove the chicken. These will taste just as good. I have been having these for the last two days and it seems like I can't get enough. Just look at all the fresh veggies and herbs that goes into the roll. YUM!
Vietnamese Chicken Salad Rolls
Ingredients:
rotisserie chicken (pulled)
1/2 english cucumber (cut into little strips)
carrots, grated
fresh basil
butter lettuce
green onion
fresh mint, chopped
fresh cilantro, chopped
rice paper
rice noodles or rice sticks (you want the rice noodles that look like angel hair)
Directions:
Prepare all fresh ingredients and reserve. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions (run under cold water if the package doesn't already say so). Prepare a big flat plate or clean surface to lay softened rice paper. Dip one rice sheet paper in warm water until ends start to curl and the paper is softened. (10-12 seconds). Lay the sheet on your work surface. Work quickly while paper is still moist. Layer ingredients close to one end of the paper or you may start in the middle.
Wrap as a mexican borrito. Take one end and cover over the entire ingredients. Tuck underneath. Pull each side over and cover the ends. Then continue to roll until completely encased. Usually the back of the rice paper package has detailed instructions and pictures if you have a hard time.
Thai Peanut Sauce
Ingredients:
1/4 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
juice of a 1/2 a lime
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons ground ginger
3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1/4 cup minced cilantro
dash of salt
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor (a hand food processor may be used as well). Blend until completely smooth. Serve and enjoy!
These spring rolls are to die for! The peanut sauce is amazing. I have a favorite sushi restaurant where I buy similar rolls all the time. I'm so excited that I can make them myself now!! I did add avocado to the rolls, because everything tastes better with avocado. :) Thanks for this delicious recipe!
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