Ingredients
1/2 cup shredded daikon (Oriental white radish) or radishes
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 small fresh jalapeno or serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup short thin strips cucumber
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
6 8-1/2-inch-diameter rice papers
1-1/2 cups shredded Boston or curly leaf lettuce
Fresh cilantro (optional)
Shredded carrot (optional)
Directions
In a small mixing bowl combine daikon or radishes, green onions, rice vinegar, sugar, jalapeno pepper, and sesame oil.
In another small bowl combine the 1/2 cup carrot, the cucumber, snipped cilantro, and soy sauce.
Cover both mixtures; chill at least 2 hours, stirring once.
Drain both mixtures.
Pour 1 cup warm water into a pie plate.
Carefully dip rice papers into water, one at a time.
Place papers, not touching, on clean dry kitchen towels.
Let soften for a few minutes until pliable.
Place 1/4 cup shredded lettuce on each rice paper near 1 edge.
Place about 1 rounded tablespoon of each vegetable mixture on the lettuce.
Fold in the ends. Beginning at that edge, tightly roll up the rice paper. Place, seam side down, on a plate.
Cover with a damp towel. Repeat with remaining filling and papers.
Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours.
Diagonally cut each roll in half crosswise.
If desired, garnish with additional cilantro and shredded carrot. Makes 12 appetizers.
Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare daikon mixture and carrot mixture as above. Cover and chill up to 24 hours. Drain mixtures and continue as above.
