Fresh Spring Rolls

 

8 rice paper sheets

8 large basil leaves (or cilantro)

6 large butter lettuce leaves

1 cup shredded carrots

1 red bell pepper (sliced thin)

¼ head red cabbage (shredded)

1 medium english cucumber (sliced into thin, 2-3″ long matchsticks)

¼ cup green onion (sliced thin)

 

Submerge one sheet of rice paper at a time for 5 seconds to soften. Remove it and set aside for 10-15 seconds. On the lower middle section of the rice paper wrap, place the ingredients. First, a basil leaf, a few pieces of lettuce and cucumber, carrots and bell pepper, some shredded cabbage, and some green onion. Bring up the smaller end of the rice paper to wrap tightly over the vegetables. Next, bring the sides of rice paper over. Roll tightly until you get to the end of rice paper wrapper. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve with peanut sauce.