Healthy Rice Rolls
Description
A delicious appetizer for any gathering. Rice rolls (also known as spring rolls) are a dish of Asian cuisine. Thin rice paper wrappers with a crispy filling of vegetables, fresh herbs, and meat are very tasty and quick to prepare. They are ideal for those who watch their figure and follow a healthy diet. The appetizer is ready. Serve immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
Here is the set of ingredients needed to make healthy rice rolls.
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Step 2
Cut the chicken breast into two pieces. Then lightly pound each fillet and sprinkle with dried basil. Set aside.
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Step 3
The cucumber can be peeled, then cut into thin matchsticks.
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Step 4
Remove the seeds from the peppers and cut them into thin strips as well.
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Step 5
You can grate the carrots on a Korean carrot grater or cut them into thin matchsticks.
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Step 6
Now take a piece of parchment twice the size of the fillet. Place the fillet on the edge of the sheet and cover it with the other half of the paper.
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Step 7
Place the fillet wrapped in parchment on a dry preheated skillet without oil, and fry for 4 minutes per side over medium heat.
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Step 8
When the fillet has cooled, slice it into thin strips.
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Step 9
Let's start preparing the rice paper. Pour warm water into a wide, large bowl and dip the rice paper for 15 seconds.
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Step 10
Then place the filling on the rice paper: first the basil and cilantro or parsley.
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Step 11
And then several strips of cucumber, bell pepper, carrot, and chicken fillet.
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Step 12
Now carefully wrap the rice paper into a tight envelope, like stuffed cabbage rolls.
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Step 13
Serve rice rolls whole, or slice them diagonally so the filling is visible.