Mango Summer Rolls with Walnut Ginger Dipping Sauce
DESCRIPTION
These summer rolls are filled with rice noodles and crisp colorful vegetables. Served with a zesty sauce, these are a refreshing main dish or appetizer on a warm summer evening.
Ingredients
Walnut-Ginger Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup California walnuts, divided
- 1/4 cup hot water, plus additional if desired
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 3 medium or 2 large fresh dates
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
Summer Rolls
- 4 oz. thin rice noodles
- 10 round rice paper wrappers
- 1/2 cup thin julienne strips mango
- 1/2 cup thin julienne strips red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup thin julienne strips peeled cucumber
- 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, torn into strips
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into strips
Preparation
- To prepare dipping sauce, place 1/4 cup walnuts, water, soy sauce, maple syrup, ginger, pepper flakes, dates and lime juice and zest in a small blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Finely chop remaining walnuts and stir into sauce, adding additional water if you prefer a thinner sauce.
- Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain well, rinse in cold water and drain again.
- Fill a large shallow dish with warm water and dip a sheet of rice paper in water, letting sit for about 10 seconds or until pliable but still somewhat firm. Remove from water and carefully shake off excess water; place on a cutting board.
- Place a small handful of cooked noodles and a few pieces of mango, bell pepper and cucumber on the bottom third of the wrapper. Sprinkle with mint and basil.
- Gently fold the bottom over the filling, fold in the sides, then roll up as tightly as possible. Place seam side down on a serving platter. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.