Spicy Veggie and Hummus Spring Rolls ala ~DKBB~

Spicy Veggie and Hummus Spring Rolls ala ~DKBB~

(original recipe from www.chefsbliss.com)

 
Spring Rolls
8 rice papers
½ c. hummus* (store-bought or homemade)
1 tsp. sriracha sauce
1 Tbsp. lime juice
¼ c. shredded carrots
½ cucumber, julienned
½ red pepper, julienned
¼ c. fresh spinach leaves
Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Bibb or butter lettuce leaves 

• Mix hummus, sriracha sauce, and lime juice to make a spicy, tangy spread (add more sriracha to increase the heat if desired).
• Prepare the veggies.
• Fill a large shallow dish with warm water and dip each rice paper into the water for 5-10 seconds until it softens.
• Lay the rice paper out on a flat surface; place a few spoonfuls of the spicy hummus in the center, followed by the cucumber, red pepper, avocado, carrots, and a leaf or two of cilantro (if using).
• Fold the side inward, then roll lightly into a cylinder.
• Repeat this process for each sheet of rice paper.
• Serve with large leaves of bibb or butter lettuce to wrap around the spring roll and with dipping sauce.

Dipping Sauce
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
½ tsp. sesame oil
¼ to ½ tsp. chili crisp
 
Mix all ingredients together, whisking well. Set aside.
 
This recipe can be cut in half for 4 spring rolls.

* My homemade hummus recipe can be found here.

Daikon Radish with Chicken ala ~DKBB~

Daikon Radish with Chicken ala ~DKBB~

(original recipe from zoukncook)

1 medium daikon radish
4 boneless chicken thighs
½ tsp. chili flakes
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1-2 minced garlic clove (the hotter the garlic, the better)
1 tsp. sesame oil
Chopped green onions (optional)

Sauce:
1 cup chicken stock
1½ Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. sake
1½ tsp. sugar
¼ tsp. rice vinegar
¼ to ½ tsp. white pepper

• Peel daikon and cut into ½-inch half-moons.
• Cut chicken into ½- to 1-inch pieces.
• Heat oil in large sauce pan OR wok; add daikon and chicken and sauté over high heat; stir in minced garlic, chili flakes, and white pepper.
• Add in all ingredients for the cooking sauce; cook all over medium heat, constantly skimming off fat (if needed).
• When sauce has nearly evaporated, sprinkle with sesame oil; remove from heat and serve over rice.
• Garnish with green onion, if desired.