Spring rolls are a delightful dish, perfect for a fresh, light meal or snack. Adding beautyberries to the mix gives this classic recipe a unique and vibrant twist. Beautyberries, known for their bright purple hue and slight sweetness, are packed with antioxidants and add a beautiful pop of color and flavor. Here’s how you can make beautyberry spring rolls at home.
Ingredients:
Rice paper wrappers: 8-10 sheets (available at most Asian grocery stores)
Fresh beautyberries: 1 cup, cleaned and rinsed
Vermicelli rice noodles: 100g (optional)
Carrots: 1, thinly julienned
Cucumber: 1, thinly julienned
Mint leaves: A handful, fresh
Cilantro: A handful, chopped
Lettuce: 4-5 leaves, torn into smaller pieces
Avocado: 1, sliced thinly (for creaminess)
For the Dipping Sauce:
Peanut butter: 2 tablespoons
Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
Lime juice: 1 tablespoon
Honey or agave syrup: 1 teaspoon (optional)
Water: 1-2 tablespoons (to thin the sauce)
Instructions:
Prepare the Ingredients:
Cook the vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, drain, and let them cool.
Wash and dry all your veggies. Julienne the carrots and cucumber, chop the mint and cilantro, and tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
Slice the avocado thinly for easy rolling.
Soak the Rice Paper:
Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for about 10-15 seconds until it softens but still holds its shape.
Lay the softened wrapper on a clean surface, like a damp towel or cutting board.
Assemble the Spring Rolls:
Place a few vermicelli noodles (if using) in the center of the wrapper.
Add a mix of carrots, cucumber, lettuce, mint, cilantro, and avocado on top of the noodles.
Scatter a handful of beautyberries on top, ensuring each roll will have a burst of their bright purple color.
Fold the sides of the wrapper inward, then roll tightly from the bottom to the top, ensuring all the filling stays secure.
Make the Dipping Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey or agave syrup if you like a touch of sweetness. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency for dipping.
Serve:
Arrange the beautyberry spring rolls on a platter and serve with the peanut dipping sauce on the side.
Tips:
You can substitute or add other ingredients like bell peppers, red cabbage, or shrimp for extra texture and flavor.
The vibrant purple of the beautyberries makes the spring rolls not only delicious but visually appealing, perfect for a healthy appetizer at any gathering.
These beautyberry spring rolls are a refreshing and health-conscious dish that combines the crispness of fresh vegetables with the unique, subtle sweetness of beautyberries. Perfect for a spring or summer meal, they provide a burst of color and flavor, while also being light and nutritious. Enjoy!
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