Try It Tuesday - Jazzing Up an Old Favourite!

I think I can safely say that we have all done it at some point or another..  whether by slip of the wrist, or a mere miscalculation of the mix proportions -- perhaps we just didn't know our ingredients well enough and the result of our experiment was ... how shall we say... 

 Grossly underappreciated by all..  I've been there..   have you?

Epicure's Thai Salad Rolls

A great light lunch, appetizer or snack on the go. Traditionally dipped in Satay Sauce, Hot & Spicy Stir-fry Marinade or Asian Dipping Sauce and eaten whole.

Makes 16 rolls

Cost Per Serving: 0.99

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 3 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) package rice vermicelli
• 1 lb (450 g) package rice paper rounds
• 1 recipe prepared Epicure's Indonesian Satay (Peanut) Sauce (find recipe online)
• 2 carrots, peeled and julienned (matchsticks)
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 3 cups (750 ml) finely shredded iceberg lettuce
• 2 tsp (10 ml) sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Add rice vermicelli to a large pot of boiling water and cook for 3 minutes.
2. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. Set aside.
3. To assemble, soak rice paper rounds one at a time in a large bowl of water until limp but not soggy. Shake off excess water and lay on clean counter top.
4. Place 1 heaping tablespoon (about 15 ml) prepared Epicure’s Indonesian Satay (Peanut) Sauce just off centre of round and spread.
5. Arrange 1/3 cup (80 ml) cooked noodles on top of Satay Sauce. Place 2–3 strips each carrot, red and green pepper and lettuce on top of noodles. Sprinkle lightly with sesame seeds.
6. Fold end over filling, then fold in sides and roll up. Place salad roll seam-side down on cutting board or serving platter.
7. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

A light and refreshing twist on traditional fried egg rolls.

Per Serving (1 roll) : Calories 270, Fat 4.5 g (Saturated 0.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 61 g (Fibre 2 g, Sugars 2 g), Protein 8 g.

Tips: Chef Tip: To serve as an appetizer, place small dishes of dipping sauce(s) at centre of serving platter. Cut rolls into 3 or 4 slices and arrange on platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions.