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Vietnamese Spring Roll (Version II)

INGREDIENTS

8 oz of chicken breast meat
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Hoisin sauce
1 tbsp water
2 tsp frozen concentrate orange juice
1 tsp smooth peanut butter
1/2 tsp chillie paste
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp corn starch
8 oz dried shitake mushroom (soaked overnight)
2 oz cellophane noodles
2 tbsp peanut or safflower oil
1 tbsp fresh ginger - minched
2 garlic cloves - minched
3 scallions - minched
1 sweet red pepper - julienned
3 tbsp fresh coriander - chopped
30 sheets of rice paper (triangular)
oil for deep frying

To prepare:

Cut chicken into 1-1/2 x 1/2 inch strips
In bowl, blend soy sauce and hoisin sauces, water, orange juice concentrate, peanut butter, chili paste and sesame oil until smooth
Stir in cornstarch
Add chicken and stir to coat
Marinate for 15 - 30 minutes
Cover mushrooms with warm water overnight, drain and rinse, discard stems and slice caps into thin strips
Break noodles into 1-1/2 inch long pieces
Place in bowl and cover with water, (soak for 5 minutes) then drain
In saucepan of boiling water, cook noodles for 5 minutes
In wok or skillet, heat peanut oil over med-high heat; cook ginger, garlic and onions for 30 seconds
Add red pepper and mushrooms, cook for 3 minutes
Add chicken with marinated sauce
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or just until chicken is no longer pink inside
Stir in noodles and coriander, let cool
Dip rice papers, one at a time, into warm water to soften
Lay out on damp tea towels in a single layer
Place about 2 Tbsp filling in centre of each triangular sheet (or 1/4 cup in each round sheet)
Fold up bottom over filling, fold sides over and roll up tightly
In wok or Dutch oven, heat oil over med-high heat to 375F
Fry rolls, in batches, for about 5 minutes or until crisp and golden on all sides. Drain on rack

Servings: Makes about 16 large or 30 small rolls

Alternative: Instead of deep frying, you can steam the rolls by placing them in a grease steamer for at least 15 minutes. Another healthier option is to bake. Put the rolls in an oven for 20 minutes in 400 degree oven

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