Crispy Rice Paper Rolls with Spicy Chickpea and Avocado

Name: Crispy Rice Paper Rolls with Spicy Chickpea and Avocado
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 rice paper wrappers; 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 2 ripe avocados; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 cucumber, julienned; 2 cups shredded carrots; 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 500ml vegetable oil for frying; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Rice paper crisped in a hot pan until golden and shatteringly crunchy, then filled with smoky spiced chickpeas, creamy avocado, and a drizzle of sriracha yogurt sauce.

30 min4 servingsEasy

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Ingredients

12rice paper wrappers
1 can (400g)chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2ripe avocados
1 teaspooncayenne pepper
1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
2 clovesgarlic, minced
2 tablespoonslime juice
1cucumber, julienned
2 cupsshredded carrots
1 cupfresh cilantro leaves
500mlvegetable oil for frying
1 teaspoonsea salt
1/2 teaspoonblack pepper

How to make it

Step 1—

Pat chickpeas dry with paper towels. Toss with cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Set aside for 5 minutes.

Step 2—

Cut avocados in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into thin strips.

Step 3—

Fill a shallow bowl with warm water. Dip each rice paper wrapper into water for 3-4 seconds until pliable.

Step 4—

Place wrapper on a clean surface. Arrange a small portion of spiced chickpeas, avocado slices, cucumber, carrots, and cilantro in the center of each wrapper.

Step 5—

Fold the sides of the rice paper inward, then roll tightly away from you, sealing the edge with a damp finger.

Step 6—

Heat vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F) in a deep pan or wok.

Step 7—

Carefully place 3-4 rolls into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.

Step 8—

Remove rolls with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Step 9—

Serve immediately while warm and crispy. Optional: serve with sweet chili sauce or sriracha mayo for dipping.

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