Summer Rolls with Mango & Mint

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Summer Rolls with Mango & Mint – If you are looking for a dish that is totally refreshing and flavorful, these Summer Rolls are it! They are loaded with crunch even without being fried like a spring roll or egg roll and are much lower in carbs than most Summer Rolls because they are filled with only fresh veggies, herbs and fruit instead of rice noodles. These Summer Rolls are also made with brown rice paper wrappers so they are also better for you then then the ones made with white rice paper wrappers. They are also very versatile. You can add any protein of your choice such as cooked shrimp, chicken, tofu or any cooked protein you desire. Try adding your favorite herbs and veggies for a fun culinary experiment. They are also great to make with kids because they can easily help fill and roll the Summer Rolls. The sauce is a nice addition to the dish and can be made with peanut, almond, cashew or any nut butter of your choice. Roll some up soon and enjoy! – brown rice paper wrappers, water, fresh ginger root (peeled and julienned), fresh scallions (green parts only, cut in half), fresh mint leaves, romaine lettuce leaves (broken in half), mango (peeled and sliced), For the Sauce: peanut butter (or any nut butter of your choice), tamari, Siracha ((red pepper sauce)), rice vinegar, , Fill a pie plate or other deep large round dish with warm water.; Remove one rice paper wrapper from the package and submerge it in the water for approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute.; Remove the wrapper from the water and place it on a clean dry work surface.; In the center of the rice paper wrapper, arrange the two halves of the romaine leaf.; Then place the two scallion halves, two pieces of mango, two mint leaves and two slivers of ginger on top of the romaine.; Gently lift the top edge of the softened rice paper wrapper and fold it over the top of the filling.; Then gently lift the right side of the wrapper and fold it over the filling.; Now, gently fold up the bottom edge of the wrapper as you did with the top edge.; Carefully roll the rice paper wrapper holding in the filling toward the left side of the wrapper until it is all rolled up.; Place the roll on a serving dish and continue rolling the rest of the Summer Rolls until they are all rolled up.; Cover them with a slightly damp paper towel and set aside until the sauce is made.; For the Sauce: In a small container, mix all ingredients together until you have a smooth sauce.; It may take a few minutes of stirring to get the ingredients to combine smoothly.; Serve the rolls and enjoy with the dipping sauce!; ; – – Appetizer – Side Dish – Snack – Asian – Dairy Free – Gluten Free – Vegan – Vegetarian