Papaya Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Papaya Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter; 1/3 cup water; 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)*; 2 teaspoons hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek)*; 24 6-inch-diameter rice paper rounds**; 24 large fresh basil leaves; 48 large fresh mint leaves; 1 1/2 large firm but ripe papayas, halved lengthwise then crosswise, seeded, peeled, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick strips; 1 unpeeled English hothouse cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch-thick 2 1/2-inch-long strips; 48 small fresh cilantro sprigs

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)*
2 teaspoons hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek)*
24 6-inch-diameter rice paper rounds**
24 large fresh basil leaves
48 large fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 large firm but ripe papayas, halved lengthwise then crosswise, seeded, peeled, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick strips
1 unpeeled English hothouse cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch-thick 2 1/2-inch-long strips
48 small fresh cilantro sprigs

1
Whisk first 5 ingredients in bowl.
2
(Peanut sauce can be made 3 days ahead.
3
Cover and chill.
4
Rewhisk before serving.)
5
Fill large bowl with warm water.
6
Working in batches, soak 3 rice paper rounds in water until softened, about 2 minutes.
7
Remove rounds from water and arrange in single layer on work surface.
8
Place 1 basil leaf in center of each round.
9
Place 2 mint leaves atop each basil leaf.
10
Place 2 papaya strips, then 2 cucumber strips atop mint.
11
Arrange 2 cilantro sprigs atop cucumber.
12
Fold 1 edge of each round over filling.
13
Fold in ends.
14
Roll up rice paper rounds tightly, enclosing filling.
15
Transfer to platter.
16
Repeat with remaining rice paper rounds.
17
Cover with moist paper towel, then plastic wrap; chill.
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(Can be made 8 hours ahead.
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Keep chilled.)
20
Serve rolls with peanut sauce.
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*Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.
22
**Thin Thai or Vietnamese wrappers made from rice flour and known as banh trang.
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Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.

2639

kcal

Calories

Fat

528

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter, 1/3 cup water, 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)*, and more.

Yes, Papaya Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Papaya Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

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