Chicken Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Nguyên liệu

• 1 lb chicken breast
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 heaping tablespoons unsalted natural peanut butter
• 4 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar ((*Footnote 1))
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup ((*Footnote 2))
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (, toasted)
• 4 cloves garlic (, minced)
• 4 slices ginger
• 2 to 3 tablespoons homemade chili oil ((Optional))
• 12 round rice paper wrappers (8" / 22cm)
• 1 English cucumber (, cut into strips)
• 3 carrots (, shredded)
• 2 cups bean sprouts
• 4 green onions (, cut to strips)
• 2 cups cooked rice vermicelli
• 1 small batch cilantro

Cách làm

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450°F (230 °C).

2. 2

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dry chicken breasts with a paper towel and rub with a thin layer of oil. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

3. 3

   Bake for 10 minutes for smaller pieces and 15 minutes for larger pieces, until the chicken is cooked through. (*Footnote 3)

4. 4

   Set the chicken aside to cool. Slice or shred the chicken right before making the rolls.

5. 5

   Combine all the ingredients for the sauce with 2 tablespoons of water in a tall cup and mix it into a smooth sauce using an immersion blender. (*Footnote 4) Let sit for 10 minutes so the flavors will blend.

6. 6

   Cut and prepare all the ingredients. Add warm water to a skillet or large plate that fits the rice paper wrappers.

7. 7

   Work on spring roll wrappers one at a time. Dip one wrapper into the water for about 5 to 8 seconds until it turns soft enough to bend, but not entirely soft. The rice paper will continue to soften up while you work on the roll.

8. 8

   Spread the wrapper on a cutting board or a big plate. On the lower third of the wrapper, add chicken, cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts, green onion, rice vermicelli, and cilantro.

9. 9

   Fold the bottom side of the wrapper up to cover all the ingredients. Tuck both sides of the wrapper to seal the ingredients inside. Roll the ingredients towards the upper end, until they form a roll. Place the roll on a plate.

10. 10

    Slice rolls in half. Serve with the nutty sauce as an appetizer.