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Marinate Some Chicken or Tofu.
Fresh Thai Summer Rolls

Making the Marinade

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INGREDIENTS: (Serves 2 for dinner or 4 as an Appetizer)

  • 1 package of large dried rice wrappers / spring roll wrappers (also known as "rice paper") - available at all Asian/Chinese food stores
  • 1 generous cup chicken, ground or cut into strips, OR 1 generous cup firm or extra firm tofu, cut into strips
  • 1/4 cup liquid honey
  • 2 Tbsp. fish sauce (available in tall bottles at Asian/Chinese food stores) OR vegetarian fish sauce (available at Vietnamese stores)
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 1 fresh chili, minced, OR 1-2 Tbsp. chili sauce (omit if you prefer it mild)
  • 1/4 cup white wine or white cooking wine
  • 3-4 oz. thin dried rice noodles - vermicelli type
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil
  • 1 cup fresh coriander
  • 4 spring onions, sliced thinly lengthwise (into matchstick-like pieces)
  • 2 cups lettuce (any type), chopped

STEP 1: Make a marinade by combining the liquid honey, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, and chili or chili sauce (if using). Mix this with the chicken or tofu and set aside.

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