There are many different appetizers to choose from but at times, it helps to go with an old favorite. If you are thinking about an appetizer with an Asian flair, you are likely thinking about a spring roll. They typically are full of something savory, including pork, shrimp and bean sprouts. This recipe is also for spring rolls but it isn’t savory, it is sweet and delicious.
If you’re looking for a new twist on your appetizer menu, these fruit spring rolls are going to provide exactly what you need. All you need is some fruit that is in season, some spinach or another green and something to roll them in. You can even make a dipping sauce out of chocolate or caramel that will help to take things to the next level. Make these for your next dinner guests and get ready for the smiles.
Ingredients:
8 strawberries
2 kiwis
1 mango
1 apple
1/4 lemon
1 cup baby spinach
6 rice paper wraps
Chocolate or caramel sauce for dipping
Directions:
Hull and slice the strawberries into thin slices. Peel and cut the kiwis into thin slices. Peel and cut mango into matchsticks.
Quarter the apple, cut out the seeds and cut into matchsticks as well. Drizzle some lemon juice over the apples to prevent from browning.
In a large pot, add warm water and soak the rice paper wraps for about 20-30 seconds, turning it as you’re turning the steering wheel. The wrap should be pliable, but still slightly firm, as it will soften while you put the filling.
Put the rice paper wrap smooth side down and arrange the fruits on one half of the wrap, as shown. Fold in nearest end over the filling, fold in 2 sides of the wrap, and then tightly, but carefully roll it.
Serve as is, or with dipping sauces such as chocolate or caramel.