Ingredients

  • Dipping sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons Thai fish sauce (nam pla)
  • 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (dark)
  • crushed red pepper flakes
  • Spring rolls
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1/2 lb savoy cabbage, shredded
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 ounce rice noodles
  • 1/2 cup grated carrot
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil (dark)
  • 16 (6 inch) round rice paper sheets

Method

  • To make the dipping sauce, whisk all the ingredients together.
  • To make the spring rolls, heat large nonstick skillet over med heat.
  • Add canola oil, then add garlic and ginger.
  • Cook, stirring until fragrant.
  • Stir in cabbage, onion, and soy sauce.
  • Increase heat to med-high.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
  • Transfer cabbage mixture to medium bowl.
  • Meanwhile, place rice noodles in large bowl and add enough hot water to cover.
  • Let stand until soft, about 10 minute.
  • Cut noodles into 2-inch lengths and stir into the cabbage mixture.
  • Add carrot and sesame oil, toss to coat.
  • To assemble: dip one rice paper in bowl of warm water and place on clean kitchen towel.
  • Place 2 tbsp of vegetable mixture in center of wrapper.
  • Fold in sides, and roll up to enclose the filling.
  • Repeat process for all remaining rice papers.
  • Transfer rolls to cutting board and slice in half. Serve with dipping sauce.
  • 3 Points for 2 rolls with 1 tbsp dipping sauce.