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Spring Rolls - East Asia & Southeast Asia

Fresh spring rolls are extremely popular in East Asian and Southeast Asian cuisines. The classic Vietnamese version is typically composed of a translucent rice paper wrapper stuffed with cooked protein, fresh herbs, lettuce, cucumbers and rice vermicelli. But the best thing about these picnic-friendly snacks is that you can fill them with whatever your heart desires. In this recipe, we opted for creamy avocado and pickled veggies.


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INGREDIENTS

  • 5 Potatoes
  • 1.5 Cup shredded zucchini
  • 3/4 Cup shredded cheese
  • 3/ Cup milk
  • 1/3 Cup coriander, chopped
  • 1/3 Cup basil, chopped
  • Parmesan, to sprinkle
  • Salt and pepper, to season

METHOD

  1. Chop the potatoes in half, boil until very tender and drain.
  2. In a bowl, combine the potatoes and zucchini. Add the grated cheese, milk, coriander, basil, salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly. 
  3. On a baking tray, spoon out the zucchini-potato mixture and form into balls. 
  4. Sprinkle with Parmesan and grated cheese, and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
  5. When golden, remove from oven... and enjoy!