Pork & Vegetable Spring Rolls [0000716]

Ingredients:

For the Filling:

8 gluten-free rice paper wrappers
1/2 lb ground pork
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup julienned carrots
1/2 cup julienned cucumber
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup cooked rice vermicelli noodles (optional)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Dipping Sauce:

1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)

Instructions:

Prepare the Filling:

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium-high heat.

Cook the Pork:

Add the ground pork to the skillet. Cook and stir until the pork is browned and fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.

Assemble the Ingredients:

Prepare the lettuce, julienned carrots, julienned cucumber, fresh mint leaves, fresh cilantro leaves, and cooked rice vermicelli noodles (if using). Have all the ingredients ready and within easy reach.

Soften the Rice Paper Wrappers:

Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip each gluten-free rice paper wrapper into the water for a few seconds until it softens. Place it on a clean, damp kitchen towel.

Fill and Roll:

On one edge of the softened rice paper wrapper, place a small amount of ground pork, shredded lettuce, julienned carrots, julienned cucumber, mint leaves, cilantro leaves, and cooked rice vermicelli noodles (if using).

Fold in the sides of the wrapper and then roll it up tightly, similar to rolling a burrito.

Repeat:

Repeat the process with the remaining rice paper wrappers and filling ingredients.

Prepare the Dipping Sauce:

In a small bowl, whisk together the gluten-free soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Serve:

Serve the Gluten-Free Pork & Vegetable Spring Rolls with the dipping sauce on the side.

Enjoy:

Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures in these Gluten-Free Pork & Vegetable Spring Rolls, a light and delicious dish.

These spring rolls make for a great appetizer or a light meal. The recipe captures the essence of fresh and vibrant Vietnamese cuisine while being gluten-free and perfect for enjoying with family and friends.