Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Gluten Free Spring Rolls

When I came across this recipe at Use Real Butter, I knew I had to try it. These gluten free spring rolls are a combination of fresh ingredients wrapped in a tapioca spring roll wrapper, and accompanied with a peanut dipping sauce. The flavors and textures in the spring rolls are incredible. Aside from a little prep work up front, spring rolls are an easy meal to make. Use any fillings you like. I used: lettuce, red bell pepper, jicama, and cucumber.

On this plate; cilantro, scallions, mung bean sprouts, basil

I also added shrimp and chicken. I marinated the shrimp using the following marinade:
juice from 2 limes
2 Tbs brown sugar
4 Tbs fish sauce
2 cloves of garlic (pressed)
1-1/2 tsp chili paste
Marinade for about an hour before grilling

To make your spring roll; fill a shallow dish with warm water, place the tapioca wrapper in the water until it becomes soft and pliable, (about 10-20 seconds) pile on the filling.

Roll the wrapper tight, similar to making a burrito.

Slice and dip in soy- peanut sauce:
Peanut Sauce
1/4 cup GF soy sauce
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1 Tbs rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic (pressed)
1 tsp chili paste
warm water
Mix all ingredients thoroughly, add just enough water to achieve the desired consistency.

Eat and Enjoy!!!

13 comments:

  1. Love a good spring roll! It's always interesting to see how each person fill their rolls.

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  2. I've had a package of those silly wraps in my cupboard for years! :) I can't get over the finished texture. I always complain about that don't I? It's a wonder I eat anything. :) I need to try this, I'm sure the kids would love it. Your marinade and peanut sauce look delicious.

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  3. That looks great. I haven't tried those wraps in a while. I didn't do that well with them the last time I tried, but this makes me want to try again.

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  4. You find some of the best wrap things. So what is the name of the tapioca wraps and where can I get some too!

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  5. I want these tapioca wraps, too. I haven't had spring rolls for over 6 years. I love, love, love them. Thanks for posting this!

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  6. That sounds delicious! What a great find with those wraps.

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  7. I added a picture of the spring roll package to my post. I found these wrappers in the Asian food section at Whole Foods. I'm sure that they are available at similar stores as well.

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  8. Those look great and you made it sound somewhat easy. Spring rolls have always intimidated me, I think I will take them on now :)

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  9. This is a great easy meal to make, ideal for summer too. I love the fresh ingredients!

    Thank you for stopping by my blog :D.

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  10. I've seen these spring roll packages and always want to buy them, but am never sure quite what to do. Thanks for the recipe. Maybe next time I pass by them in the store, I'll get them.

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  11. Brian these are awesome! I think technically they are called salad rolls (spring rolls are deep fried). I love making these! Thanks for linking :)

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  12. Where did you get the wrappers? I'm looking everywhere for them and can't find them! I'm allergic to rice so tapioca would be ideal. Help please!

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  13. Hi RIL, I'm not sure where you live but I have found these wrappers at New Seasons Market, Whole Foods Market, and Winco. If you have an Asian specialty store in your area, I bet they would carry them as well. I hope you can find these, they are great wrappers. Good Luck, Brian

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