Spring Rolls and Dipping Sauce

By Jolinda Hackett, About.com

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Spring roll wrappers
  • 1/2 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/3 head of green cabbage, chopped
  • 5 green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup thin noodles, pre-cooked (use rice, Chinese or bean thread noodles)
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs (use cilantro, basil or mint, your choice)
  • 1/4 cup carrots, grated or julienned
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)

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Preparation:

Toss together all ingredients together except wrappers in large bowl. Submerge wrappers in hot water until pliable, about 15 seconds. Place about 2 tablespoons of mix on wrapper and wrap your spring rolls. Serve with dipping sauce and enjoy!

Dipping Sauce

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced and crushed
  • 2 tbsp sugar

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in small saucepan and simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring, until sugar dissolves and corn starch is well mixed. Cool before serving.

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