Vegetarian Rice Paper Wraps
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Recipe type: Main Course
Author: Jillian
Ingredients
  • 8-10 rice paper wrappers
  • 2 large carrots peeled and grated on a box grater. (If the carrots are from your garden, or a reliable source(CSA, friends garden)wash them well, and grate with peel on for extra nutrients and fiber)
  • 1 cucumber peeled and grated on box grater, or sliced, making 3-4 inch strips
  • 1 whole ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 block of organic firm tofu, cut into 14-20 3-4 inch strips
  • 1/4 apple grated, or sliced and put in a little orange juice, so it does not brown
  • Baby lettuce leaves, rinsed and dried
  • cilantro leaves, rinsed and dried
  • Possible Additions: thinly sliced sweet onion, mushrooms, fennel, pear, sprinkle of sesame seeds, chives, parsley...
  • For Dipping Sauce:
  • 2-3 Tbsp seasoned rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Braggs Aminos
  • 1-2 drops of hot sauce(we use Siracha)
  • Pinch of beet sugar or organic cane sugar)
  • Grind of black pepper
Instructions
  1. Prepare your ingredients, and place on large plate or cutting board.
  2. Use wide bowl filled with 2-3 cups cold water, and put 2 rice paper wraps at a time in bowl to soak for a few minutes until pliable.
  3. Use a large wooden cutting board to assemble wraps, as it will soak up excess water and make the process easier.
  4. Use pictures below to assist you in the assembling process.
  5. Dipping Sauce
  6. Use small bowl.
  7. Add seasoned rice wine vinegar, Braggs Aminos, ground pepper, pinch of beet, or organic cane sugar, dash of favorite hot sauce(less or none for kiddies).
  8. Dip.Eat.Enjoy.
Recipe by Food Filled Life at http://foodfilledlife.com/2012/07/13/vegetarian-rice-paper-wraps/