December 29, 2011

Rice Paper Rolls

Absolutely delicious, refreshing and healthy dinner or lunch. This is something we have at least one a week, and by changing up the meat, serving with a side of steamed veges, or having as a small entree, it really is a versatile and simple meal.
If you want a vegetarian version of this, use grilled tofu instead or simply have it with more noodles and salad.
Serves 2, 300 calories per serve (4 rolls each).
 
Ingredients
8 rice paper wrappers (30 calories per wrapper)
150g chicken, grilled (can also use prawns or beef)
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 capsicum, thinly sliced
5 lettuce leaves
Soy sauce, to serve
To add more calories for the boys, cook 50g (160cal) of rice vermicilli noodles to add to their rolls

Method: 
Use a big bowl of warm/hot water,put the rice paper wrappers in there for about 30 seconds to soften them. 
Assemble the rolls using all the ingredients, careful to leave space at the ends for the wrapping. 
To wrap, fold in the wrap along the long side, then fold over the two ends then roll tightly down the rest of the wrap.
Done! Serve with soy sauce, or hoisin sauce if you prefer.

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