Recipe Time: Chilled Summer Rolls

When we went to Disney World we had something called "chilled summer rolls" (also called spring rolls) from a little food cart.  I'm not kidding when I say that Johnny and I still talk about them regularly.  Okay, well, we talk about food a lot around this house, but these made a lasting impression.  I finally mustered up the guts to try and create something similar with low expectations in case it didn't really work out.  It DID work out, though.  Amazingly!  Aaahhhh... we stuffed our bellies full of these suckers.  So, here you go, my recipe for chilled summer rolls:

Ingredient list:  rice paper wrappers, spicy peanut sauce (recipe below), fresh cilantro and mint, cabbage, carrots, sprouts, cucumber, and sweet chili sauce for dipping

Spicy Peanut Sauce:  1 cup peanut butter, 1/2 cup of hot water, 2-3 cloves minced garlic, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp cayenne powder, a few pinches of red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp curry powder, 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce

**whisk these ingredients together in a bowl and warm to infuse flavors**

 Take your rice paper and soak in warm water for 10-20 seconds.  Don't leave it for too long or it will rip.

 Drain the paper and lay flat.  Add cabbage, sprouts, carrots, cucumber, cilantro, mint, and peanut sauce.  Don't over-stuff or you won't be able to close it!

 Fold the ends in, and then grab a remaining side and roll tightly.  Chill for about a 1/2 hour.  Serve with a side of sweet chili sauce.

 This is a vegetarian version because we don't eat much meat around this house, but you could easily add shrimp or chicken.  Don't be afraid to customize!  They are so quick and easy to make.  :) 

Enjoy!  xoxo Katie