Appetizer: Rice Rolls

Cold vegetarian spring rolls, wrapped in rice paper rather than battered and deep fried.

Prep Time: 5 mins

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Sesame Seeds, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Rice Rolls

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 small rice paper
2 leaves basil
2 leaves mint
1/4 cup strips or slices carrots
1/4 cup slices cucumber
1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
1/4 cup vermicelli

Instructions

1. Cut cucumber into 2'' long skinny sticks. Remove stems from mint and basil sprigs.

2. Take small handful of vermicelli noodles and place in bowl of boiling water until soft. Drain.

3. In a large shallow bowl, fill with two inches of boiling water. Dip rice paper in bowl, allowing it to sit (no folds or wrinkles) until flimsy and soft.

4. Move wet rice paper to large place and dab off excess water with tea towel.

5. In the centre of the circle, place pinches of matchstick carrots, cooked vermicelli, mint, basil, cucumber and sprinkle everything with sesame seeds.

6. Wrap everything up like a burrito, and voila! Rice rolls. Dip in spicy peanut sauce.

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