Ok, we are leaving for our Griswold Family European Vacation in a week. That means there is no way around some kind of slight smackdown on the old chowing down before I skip town for hot weather and beaches.
And fresh rolls have always been one of my favorite fresh and healthy snacks. I love to make big batches of these and leave them in the fridge for whenever I get an urge to head for tortilla chips or something.
Also, one of the best things about these for me is that Pia loves them so much. I love it that she can just grab one any time she is hungry too- and they make a great healthy lunch too.
I also made a with Spicy Sun Butter Coconut Dipping Sauce in place of a traditional peanut sauce, so it is perfect for anyone with peanut allergies like Pia- and you can barely tell the difference!
Try making a batch for the week and enjoying them over a couple of days, or just serving up a big platter for appetizers at your next gathering- they will be a hit!
This is how you make these Pork and Mango fresh rolls:
For the Spicy Sunbutter Coconut Dipping Sauce:
Put all of the ingredients into the jar of a blender and puree on high until you have a smooth sauce. Garnish the sauce with sriracha sauce if desired.
For the Fresh Rolls:
Fill a pie plate with hot water, put the rice paper wrapper in the water one at a time to soak for about 20-30 seconds or until soft and pliable. In the center of the wrapper place a smallish pile of desired toppings.
Fold the sides over so that they cover half of your little pile, then begin to roll the filling into a “cigar.”
Pile them on a platter as you finish them.
Either eat immediately or refrigerate the platter wrapped in plastic wrap up to one day ahead of time.
Recipe: Pork and Mango Fresh rolls with Spicy Sun Butter Coconut Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
- 12 rice paper wrappers
- ½ a roasted pork tenderloin or 2 small lean pork chops cut into small pieces (see picture)
- For the fillings:
- Rice sticks noodles, drained
- thin mango slices
- thinly sliced cucumber
- green onions, sliced thinly
- red Fresno chili’s, thinly sliced
- Thai basil
- Mint
- Cilantro
- Shredded unsweetened coconut
- Spicy Sunbutter Coconut Dipping Sauce, makes 1 cup
- 1 red chili, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 Tbs ginger, finely minced or grated
- 1/8 cup green onion, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbs rice wine vinegar
- 2 Tbs gluten free soy sauce
- 2 Tbs sunbutter
- 1 Tbs sesame oil
- ½ cup coconut milk
Instructions
- For the Spicy Sunbutter Coconut Dipping Sauce:
- Put all of the ingredients into the jar of a blender and puree on high until you have a smooth sauce. Garnish the sauce with sriracha sauce if desired.
- For the Fresh Rolls:
- Fill a pie plate with hot water, put the rice paper wrapper in the water one at a time to soak for about 20-30 seconds or until soft and pliable.
- In the center of the wrapper place a smallish pile of desired toppings. Fold the sides over so that they cover half of your little pile, then begin to roll the filling into a “cigar.” Pile them on a platter as you finish them.
- Either eat immediately or refrigerate the platter wrapped in plastic wrap up to one day ahead of time.
Preparation time: 15 minute(s)
Number of servings (yield): 12
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I don’t eat pork but I would love to drink the Spicy Sunbutter Coconut Dipping Sauce! Omg that sounds SO GOOD! I love sunflower butter and make my own and am going to whip up a batch of your dip soon! pinned
Holy cow those look amazing! What a creative and delicious recipe 🙂
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Happy Valley Chow
My mouth is watering!! Such a great recipe….all of my favorite flavors.
Thanks JennY!
These look full of flavor! The addition of mango with the pork sounds incredible!!
Thanks Jenna- it is the perfect little bite of juicy sweetness with everything else!
Yum!! I will have to try the sunbutter dipping sauce since it is peanut allergy friendly!! I love the rolling tutorial too ~ makes these look so easy!!
Oh good Leah- hope the dipping sauce helps someone you know that loves peanut sauce but can’t have it- my daughter is loving the sun butter alternative lately 🙂
I love spring rolls. Love the dipping sauce!
Have fun on your European adventure!! Sounds like a blast!! This entire dish sounds super delicious and something right up my alley!
What a perfect summer snack! So light and fresh
These look and sound delicious! What a great combination of flavors!
I love a vibrant and fresh spring roll! And that sauce sounds divine!