Chinese cabbage and ham spring rolls with sesame sauce
Filed under: Appetizers, Collation, Kids-approved, Lunch, Smart choice
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ingredients
- 450 g of Olymel Shaved Traditional Cooked Ham
- 8 leaves Chinese cabbage
- 16 strips red pepper
- 16 strips yellow pepper
- 1 carrot, cut into strips
- 1 zucchini, cut into strips
- 250 mL (1 cup) of rice vermicelli
Sesame sauce:
- 15 mL (1 tablespoon) of ginger, chopped
- 15 mL (1 tablespoon) of sesame oil
- 15 mL (1 tablespoon) of soy sauce
- 15 mL (1 tablespoon) of sesame seeds
- 250 mL (1 cup) of chicken stock
- 10 mL (2 teaspoons) of cornstarch
instructions
Spring rolls:
- Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Blanch cabbage leaves, then vegetables (cook for a couple of minutes, then let cool).
- Reserve boiling water and use to cook vermicelli for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
- Arrange cabbage leaves on work surface and open out.
- Fill cabbage leaves, starting with vermicelli at the firmer end.
- Divide ham and vegetables and place on top of vermicelli.
- Roll up cabbage leaves firmly.
Sauce:
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a small pan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes.
