Rice paper is available in the Asian-foods section of many supermarkets.
Ingredients
2 heads Boston lettuce, leaves separated, rinsed and patted dry
3 carrots, peeled
4 scallions (with 3 inches of green left on)
1 red bell pepper, seeded
16 rice paper (spring roll) wrappers (81D2 inches in diameter)
32 fresh mint leaves
32 small sprigs cilantro
Spiced Chili Sauce
Directions
1. Remove any tough veinsfrom the centerof the lettuce leaves and discard; set lettuce aside. Slice the carrots, scallions and red bell pepper into 4-inch "matchsticks."
2. Dip a rice paper into a bowl of water for 5 seconds; shake off excess water and place on a clean kitchen towel. Stack several lettuce leaves on the lower third of the rice paper. Top with a few carrot, scallion and bell-pepper matchsticks followed by 2 mint leaves and 2 cilantro sprigs.
3. Fold the bottom of the rice paper up over the veggies. Fold in the sides, then roll up. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve the rolls on a platter with Spiced Chili Sauce. (If you prefer to prepare the rolls in advance, cover them with a damp kitchen towel for up to 3 hours.)
