Spring Time Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce!!

   Finally spring is starting to show itself! The weather is starting to warm up to the perfect temperature and flowers are peeking up in my yard. Everytime spring hits everyone wants to eat lighter meals. Not heavy or greasy meals. Plus summer is right around the corner and we all know what that means. Swimsuits!!! The horror! 

I decided to make you all something a little lighter and fresher than usual. Plus after my near panic attack thinking about swimsuit weather this lunch was much needed. Plus who doesn't like a meal that's actually good for you? 

I am in love with fresh dishes and this one hit the spot perfectly! I may or may not be obsessed and making this every day this week. 

   Now you can pick out your favorite veggies for this. This is the mixture I chose: 

* Romaine lettuce

* Carrots

* Green onions

* Bean sprouts

* Cilantro

* Avacado

And you'll need: 

* Rice paper

* rice noodles (optional) 

 

For the dipping sauce: 

* 1/4 cup soy sauce
* 1/2 tsp sesame oil 
* 2 garlic cloves
* A couple green onions
* 2 Tbsp water
* 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce
* 1/2 inch fresh ginger
* A dash of sugar

   Start by making the dipping sauce first. You want to let it mingle in the fridge while you make your spring rolls. 

Just mix everything together until your sugar is dissolved then stick it in the fridge. 

   Now this is the first time I've ever used rice paper and I was quite proud of myself. My first spring roll came out nearly perfect. A few little tears on the edges were just rolled up. The rice paper I bought had "blemishes" around the edges but it didn't effect my rolls. 

Before you start cook your rice noodles. Cook them per the directions on the box. After I drained them I drizzled a little sesame oil over them. My favorite!! 

   Start by making a little work station. This makes it so much easier so you can just "grab and roll". 

   Now that everything is ready to be rolled start soaking your rice paper. Dip your sheet into a bowl of water for 10-15 seconds and then lay flat on your surface. Don't soak your sheet until it's completely limp because that makes it really hard to work with. It will finishing soaking up water while you are filling it. 

   Now stuff with your favorite stuff. This would be AMAZING with grilled chicken or shrimp in it. That's exactly what I will be doing next time. 

 

   Now roll that baby up! Fold over the end closest to you then fold in the sides and roll nice and tight. 

 HELLO BEAUTIFUL!!! Keep rolling until you have your desired amount. Serve with your dipping sauce. 

These were so colorful, crisp and light. Perfect for a spring or summer lunch! 

I hope you guys enjoy!  

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