Refreshing Summer Rolls with Sweet Chilli Sauce

Light, colorful, and packed with fresh vegetables, these summer rolls are a delicious alternative to traditional fried appetizers. Wrapped in delicate rice paper and served with a sweet and savory dipping sauce, they're perfect as a light lunch, appetizer, or healthy snack.

The combination of tender vegetables, sesame oil, and a flavorful dipping sauce creates a refreshing dish that's as beautiful as it is satisfying.

Ingredients

For the Rice Paper Rolls

• 20 rice paper sheets
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Filling

• 5 tbsp basic stir-fry sauce
• 3 zucchini, cut into thin strips
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 carrots, cut into thin matchsticks
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• ¼ head green cabbage, thinly sliced

For the Dipping Sauce

• 2 tbsp silan (date syrup)
• 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• A little fresh ginger, grated
• A few chives, finely chopped

Directions

Prepare the Filling

1. Cut the zucchini, carrots, and cabbage into thin strips.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the garlic and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the carrots and cook for about 1 minute.
5. Stir in the cabbage and zucchini.
6. Add the stir-fry sauce and sesame oil, mixing well to coat the vegetables.
7. Cover the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
8. Remove from the heat and allow the filling to cool completely.

Prepare the Rice Paper Rolls

1. Fill a large shallow bowl with lukewarm water.
2. Dip one rice paper sheet into the water for about 20 seconds, just until it becomes soft and flexible.
3. Transfer the softened sheet to a clean kitchen towel or wooden work surface.
4. Place about 1 tablespoon of the vegetable filling on the lower third of the wrapper.
5. Fold the bottom edge over the filling, then fold in the sides and continue rolling tightly to create a neat roll.
6. Repeat with the remaining rice paper sheets and filling.

Make the Dipping Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together the silan, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, grated ginger, and chopped chives until smooth.

Serve

Arrange the rice paper rolls on a serving platter and serve alongside the dipping sauce.

For extra flavor, drizzle a small amount of the sauce over the rolls just before serving.

Serving Tip

These rice paper rolls are best enjoyed fresh. They make a wonderful appetizer for entertaining, a light lunch on warm days, or a colorful addition to an Asian-inspired meal.