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How to Make Fresh Spring Rolls

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How to Make Fresh Spring Rolls

Preparing Spring Roll Ingredients.

Darlene A. Schmidt
For a 1-page version of this recipe, see: Thai Fresh Rolls Recipe.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 package large dried rice wrappers (also called "rice paper")
  • 1 cup cooked chicken or turkey, sliced or cut into bite-size pieces, and tossed in 2-3 Tbsp. fish sauce (OR substitute 1 cup cooked small or medium-sized shrimp - fresh, canned, or frozen, tossed in 2 Tbsp. soy sauce) - If Vegetarian, substitute baked tofu or flavored wheat gluten
  • 1 cup fresh coriander leaves
  • 1 cup fresh sweet basil, roughly chopped if leaves are large
  • 1/2 large cucumber, sliced into matchstick-like pieces
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts

Except for the rice rolls, place each of the above ingredients in a separate bowl and set aside.

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