Mamasan's Fresh Vegetable Springrolls

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The original: Mamasan's Fresh Vegetable Springrolls

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • Fresh Basil leaves
  • Crushed, unsalted peanuts
  • 3 cups shredded turnip (1 medium)
  • Romaine Lettuce leaves
  • Oriental rice paper wrappers (or flour tortillas)

Method

Mix vegetables together and sprinkle with water and a pinch of salt to retain freshness. Place in a frying pan and steam for 1–3 minutes, do not overcook—vegetables should remain crunchy. Remove from heat and drain.

If using rice paper wrappers, wet both sides. If using tortillas, do not wet. Lay lettuce leaf and 2-3 leaves of basil on wrapper. Place 3 tablespoons of vegetable mixture in center, sprinkle lightly with peanuts, and roll egg–roll style. Serve rolls with Mamasan’s Bean Sauce, topped with crushed unsalted peanuts, for dipping. If added spiciness is desired, add crushed red pepper.