Vegetarian Rice Paper Wraps | | |
Recipe type: Main Course
Author: Jillian
- 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
- Prepare your ingredients, and place on large plate or cutting board.
- 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.
- Use a large wooden cutting board to assemble wraps, as it will soak up excess water and make the process easier.
- Use pictures below to assist you in the assembling process.
- Dipping Sauce
- Use small bowl.
- 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).
- Dip.Eat.Enjoy.
Recipe by Food Filled Life at http://foodfilledlife.com/2012/07/13/vegetarian-rice-paper-wraps/