Tonight for dinner I am making Thai Fresh Rolls! Every time I eat at a Thai restaurant, I order fresh rolls because they are so awesome! My step-mother is Thai, so she taught me how to make them at home. The only thing I couldn't get down was the recipe for the sauce. So I searched and searched the internet for a recipe and came across this sauce recipe on myrecipes.com and although it isn't exact, I actually like it a lot better than the typical fresh roll dipping sauce. You can literally put anything you want into the fresh rolls, but this is the typical ingredients I use. You can find the rice paper wrappers at any Asian market and sometimes regular grocery stores. This dish is so light and healthy for you, its a go to meal if your counting calories!
Thai Fresh Rolls
Ingredients
Dipping Sauce
Combine all the ingredients with a whisk until emulsified. I would recommend doubling the recipe if your eating rolls as a meal!
Fresh Rolls
Ingredients
Bring pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, cut chicken into 3 inch strips (if using) and add to boiling water. If your using shrimp, you would add to the boiling water also. Cook until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare all the vegetables. Assemble cooked meat and veggies on plate. Fill a large bowl with warm water. I usually like to assemble the fresh rolls as I eat them. To assemble, submerge 1 rice paper sheet at a time in the bowl of warm water and let it sit for about 10 seconds. Flatten paper on a plate (not a paper plate!) and add meat and veggies, making sure not to over fill it. To wrap, just fold in the sides over the filling and roll tight like a burrito. Dip in sauce and enjoy!
*If making rolls all at once, make sure to cover the rolls with a damp paper towel to keep the rice paper wrappers soft.
Thai Fresh Rolls
Ingredients
Dipping Sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes (less if you want less heat)
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Combine all the ingredients with a whisk until emulsified. I would recommend doubling the recipe if your eating rolls as a meal!
Fresh Rolls
Ingredients
- 8 inch round sheets rice paper
- Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cucumber, in 3 inch long strips
- 1 carrots, in 3 inch long strips
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup Thai basil or regular basil, chopped
- 3/4 cup chicken or shrimp
Bring pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, cut chicken into 3 inch strips (if using) and add to boiling water. If your using shrimp, you would add to the boiling water also. Cook until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare all the vegetables. Assemble cooked meat and veggies on plate. Fill a large bowl with warm water. I usually like to assemble the fresh rolls as I eat them. To assemble, submerge 1 rice paper sheet at a time in the bowl of warm water and let it sit for about 10 seconds. Flatten paper on a plate (not a paper plate!) and add meat and veggies, making sure not to over fill it. To wrap, just fold in the sides over the filling and roll tight like a burrito. Dip in sauce and enjoy!
*If making rolls all at once, make sure to cover the rolls with a damp paper towel to keep the rice paper wrappers soft.
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