Crispy Chicken Rice Paper Rolls

In addition to the video i have 2 little tips that can make your vietnamese rice paper roll making life so much easier.

Crispy chicken rice paper rolls.

I like making these with bean sprouts and vermicelli noodles other filling suggestions in the recipe notes. So the next time you wheel your trolley past the asian section in your supermarket grab a package of rice paper and try these. Bundle up fly away bits inside a piece of lettuce. At lemon grass however we use a more durable type of spring roll wrapper made from wheat flour.

You will want to eat way more than you should. Ps i made these bite size but you can make larger ones. Fill a shallow dish with hot tap water. Cook the snow peas bean sprouts and green onion in the oil until heated but still crisp 3 to 4 minutes.

Refreshing and light these rice paper wrapped rolls are a healthier alternative to a sandwich or wrap but they don t skimp on the flavor. Roll up the paper. Dunk a sheet of rice paper in the water for a few seconds then transfer to a board. Place roughly 3 tablespoons chicken mixture in the middle fold the ends in and roll up to enclose.

I love the spring rolls they make at our favorite thai place. Heat 1 teaspoon peanut oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. Light and crispy spring rolls are traditionally wrapped with rice paper. The crispy rice paper is just divine.

Place 1 heaping tablespoon of the filling on the moist rice paper fold the rice paper over the filling tuck in the sides then roll to form a cyclinder about 3 inches long. Just like the salad from my first book they re loaded with crunchy vegetables thinly sliced chicken and crispy wonton strips but the summer roll version is served with a tangy peanutty dipping sauce. I ve always wanted to try making homemade crispy spring rolls versus soggy egg rolls. 3 heat oil over medium heat in a wok or a large frying pan.

Place about 1 3 cup of the chicken and carrot mixture on the lettuce top with 4 to 5 pieces of cucumber and scallion several mint leaves and about 1 heaping tablespoon of rice. Tips to make vietnamese rice paper rolls.