Asian Chicken Rolls

• 1 Tbs. plus 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 6 oz. soy chicken strips
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 6 rice paper wrappers
• 1 packed cup shredded carrots
• 12 stems cilantro, rinsed and trimmed
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
• Crushed peanuts for garnish, optional
• 13 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar, or to taste
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 tsp. Asian chili paste, or to taste
• 1/4 cup shredded carrots

1. To make Chicken Rolls: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat.
2. Toss chicken strips with onion and garlic powders, and stir-fry for about 5 minutes.
3. Remove them from heat, and drain on paper towels.
4. Moisten rice paper wrappers, two sheets at a time, by dipping sheets in cold water for about 10 seconds.
5. Set them aside on a flat surface until they are soft and pliable, about 1 minute.
6. Assemble remaining ingredients in separate equal-sized piles on work surface, making sure mint and cilantro stems are trimmed.
7. Starting with first roll on edge closest to you, place several pieces of chicken on a wrapper, and layer on top shredded carrots, leafy sprigs of cilantro and several mint leaves.
8. Wrap up roll tightly by starting at closest rounded end, taking 1 turn.
9. Fold in each side over filling, and continue rolling up wrapper tightly into a neat packet.
10. Repeat process until done.
11. Heat remaining 1 cup of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat.
12. Fry rolls until they are golden on all sides, for about 3 minutes.
13. Remove them from heat, and drain them on paper towels.
14. Meanwhile, to make Dipping Sauce: Combine all ingredients, stirring until sugar dissolves.
15. Pour into a small serving bowl.
16. To serve, arrange rolls on a serving plate, garnish them with crushed peanuts if desired and pass with Dipping Sauce.

vegetable oil, soy chicken, onion powder, garlic powder, rice, carrots, cilantro, mint leaves, peanuts, lime juice, water, sugar, garlic, asian chili paste, carrots

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/asian-chicken-rolls/ (may not work)