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Warm Thai Fresh Rolls

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Fry onion, galangal (or ginger), and garlic in oil.
Warm Thai Fresh Rolls

Frying onion, galangal, and garlic

D.Schmidt
  • Ingredients
    • 1 package dried round rice wraps (available at Asian grocers)
    • 3 cloves garlic, chopped or minced
    • 1 onion, sliced and chopped
    • 1 peeled, thumb-size piece galangal (or ginger)
    • 1 package of "beef" or "chicken" wheat gluten strips (or substitute approx. 1 1/2 cups beef or chicken strips if non-vegetarian)
    • 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
    • 1 Thai eggplant (or 1/2 a Japanese eggplant), chopped into small slices or chunks
    • 1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
  • Sauce
    • 1-2 Tbsp. black bean & garlic sauce (available at Asian grocers
    • 1/2 tsp. dark soy sauce
    • 2 tsp. light soy sauce
    • 1 Tbsp. [vegetarian or regular] fish sauce
    • 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
    • 3 Tbsp. water

    First, place wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 Tbsp. oil (such as canola), then the onion, galangal or ginger, and garlic. Stir-fry 1 minute.

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