Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...
When you feel like
eating something healthy and come in mind you feel like doing something more
creative than eating an ordinary salad from a bowl or plate. I've got something
to share with you. Just like how the Vietnamese has spring roll wrapped inside
a rice paper. You can use the same option of making your salad also like that.
I have learned to be more creative when I get the chance to cook at home
and show off to the people who do love to eat.
Ingredients:
- Vietnamese Rice Paper
- Romaine Lettuce
- Carrot (cut in matchbox sticks)
- Imitation Crab Meat Sticks
- Ripe Mango (sliced thinly)
- Cucumber (sliced thinly)
- Cooked Shrimp (peel, remove head and tail)
- Cilantro
- Seaweed (cut seaweed into 2 inch strip)
- Vietnamese Rice Paper
Step 1:
- In a bowl enough to fit the rice paper
- Put hot boiling water half way
- Dip one sheet of Vietnamese rice paper
- Remove it and place on the plate
- Put one piece of romaine lettuce
- Add one shrimp
- Add one stick of imitation crab meat
- Add one piece mango strip
- Add one cucumber
- Add one carrot
- Add few pieces of cilantro
- Wrap it up
- Use one seaweed to hold it in place like a belt.
Tip:
- You can use any other ingredient in this recipe there
is no limit in this recipe.
Dressing:
- Any salad dressing can be used in this Vietnamese Spring Roll of your choice.
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