Vegetarian Vietnamese Fresh Rolls
Photo credit: Colin Erricson/www.robertrose.ca
I had the pleasure of receiving this amazing cookbook for review. I couldn’t resist getting my hands on a book with 750 Appetizers to chose from. Yeah, it’s not all vegan, but if your household is like mine – my husband still eats meat on occasion – there are multiple recipes to suit every dietary preference. This cookbook does include tons of vegetarian and vegan friendly recipes like those beautiful spring rolls above. How can you go wrong with all those fresh ingredients and aren’t they beautiful to look at? I made these rolls and they were gone in a matter of minutes they were so yummy. I can’t wait to serve this recipe up to guests.
- Dressing
- 2 tbsp soy sauce 30 mL
- 2 tbsp sweet Asian chili sauce 30 mL
- 1⁄2 tsp toasted sesame oil 2 mL
- 1⁄2 tsp rice vinegar (see Tips) 2 mL
- 1⁄2 tsp minced garlic 2 mL
- 1⁄2 tsp finely chopped pickled ginger 2 mL
- 1⁄4 tsp minced gingerroot 1 mL
- 2 cups shredded baby bok choy 500 mL
- 3⁄4 cup julienned blanched asparagus 175 mL
- (see Tips, left)
- 3⁄4 cup julienned peeled carrots 175 mL
- 1⁄2 cup julienned English cucumber 125 mL
- 1⁄4 cup julienned mango 60 mL
- 1⁄4 cup finely chopped toasted peanuts 60 mL
- 8 10-inch (25 cm) rice paper wrappers 8
- 3 cups hot water 750 mL
- Dipping sauce, optional (see Tips)
- Dressing: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, chili sauce, oil, vinegar, garlic, pickled ginger and minced ginger.
- In another bowl, combine bok choy, asparagus, carrots, cucumber, mango and peanuts. Add 2 tbsp (30 mL) dressing and toss well. Divide into 8 equal portions.
- Working with one rice paper at a time, submerse in hot water until pliable, about 30 seconds. Place on a work surface. Spread one-portion of the vegetable mixture in a strip across the lettuce leaf about one-third away from the edge closest to you, leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) on either side. Fold the edge closest to you over the filling and pull gently toward you to encase the filling. Fold the sides toward the middle, then continue to roll up tightly. Place rolls under a damp cloth to stay moist because the wrappers tend to dry out quickly. Serve rolls immediately with dipping sauce, if using, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour. Serve whole or for a small hors d’oeuvre, cut in half on the diagonal and place on a serving platter.
There are 24 full page colored photos in the center of the book. With 576 pages, it has every appetizer that you can imagine. If you’re into entertaining, this is definitely a cookbook for you!
This Giveaway is now Closed, thanks to all who participated!
And now for the GIVEAWAY!!
One lucky reader will win 750 Best Appetizers Cookbook.
To enter the contest, leave a comment telling me what your favorite appetizer is. Don’t forget to leave your contact information so I can let you know if you win. =)
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Good Luck!!!
xoxo,
Jen
My favourite appetizer would have to be nachos, and finding recipes for a vegan version!!
Oh I would love to receive that book, hope it has a lot of vegetarian n vegan recepies 🙂
My all time fav appetiser….veg spring rolls. Would love to win this book.
My favorite appetizer lately is vegan jalapeno poppers!
I follow your blog and would LOVE to win the cookbook! I am totally going to try those Spring Rolls, they look deee-lish!
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Aaaand I pinned it! Becuase I need to remember the link anyhow to make these rolls!
I am monopolizing your comments for the time being… 😉
I have many favorite appetizers, it’s impossible to pick just one 🙂 I love everything! For the purposes on this comment though… I guess I’ll go with chips and guac.
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I’d love the cookbook, and love this recipe because one of my favorite appetizers is tofu spring rolls with peanut sauce!
My favorite appetizer is homemade guacamole!
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I always order my avocado eggrolls for an appetizer!
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I love any kind of dip for appetizers…vegan spinach dip, guac, salsa, hummus…any anything bite size!
I love homemade hummus served with sea salt pita chips!
Salsa & chips for me or guacamole!
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I love bacon onion appetizers! Thanks, great giveaway!
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Homemade hummus. Everyone loves it. Serve it with pita chips, veggies, crackers, in a wrap…tasty, nutritious and you can flavor it up with garlic, spices, roasted red pepper, olives, etc.
my favorite appetizer is a hot black bean chipotle dip. Thanks for having the giveaway 🙂
gasp those spring rolls look fabulous! mine always fall apart. i think finger foods and appetizers are my favorite things to make! have a great day!
my fave is pretty simple…veggies and hummus 🙂 would love some new ideas. those spring rolls look wonderful!
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I love appetizers!
The most popular one I make for parties involves steak, haha!
But when I go out, I love to order zucchini sticks!
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favorite: potstickers
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I love appetizers and one of my favorites is stuffed mushrooms.
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I love edamame! Its just so easy and delicious!
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I’m a sucker for guacamole – especially with fun extra mixed in like roasted pumpkin seeds or mangos. This book looks awesome!
I like guacamole and chips
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I can’t pick one favorite appetizer, so I’ll list several.
Homemade guacamole. Always makes me happy.
Brie bites. How can you not like melted brie in dough/pastry? Yum!
YOUR spinach veggie dip! I still can’t get over how good the water chestnuts were in it! I loved that stuff! 🙂
Another commenter mentioned avocado eggrolls. So good. The tamarind cashew dipping sauce they come with is so good I could drink it straight. 😉
Fun giveaway!
Lovely giveaway ;
My fave appetizer is veggies and hummus 😉
If I had to pick just one I’d say my mother-in-law’s homemade guacamole. A close 2nd & 3rd are my homemade roasted red pepper hummus & black bean dip.The hummus is so good on rice cakes! 🙂
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I love hosomaki (sushi). And my friend makes an awesome artichoke dip that I love too.
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My favorite appetizer of the moment is vegan pot stickers. Would love to find a successful recipe to make at home!
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I love any type of stuffed mushroom….I also prefer it when the appetizer is easy to make!
My mostest favorite appetizer is chips, salsa and GUACAMOLE (hence my nickname GuacaMolly :-)) But I really do enjoy appetizers, sometimes as almost a main meal. Thank you for offering this book, Jennifer!
just turn vegetarian mum…trying to cook up a storm so as the whole family would gradually be vegetarian too….this book will be angel sent!! :))
Hi Rachael, unfortunately this giveaway is closed…but keep an eye out for more…you can buy this book on amazon I think…it’s great!
Jen