Banh Trang

Banh Trang is a vibrant Vietnamese lunch dish that features delicate rice paper wraps filled with fresh vegetables, herbs, and protein, offering a delightful combination of textures and flavors. This kosher version is light yet satisfying, perfect for a nutritious meal.

Ingredients

• Rice paper - 4 sheets
• Cooked chicken breast, shredded - 150 grams
• Carrot, julienned - 1 medium (about 100 grams)
• Cucumber, julienned - 1 medium (about 100 grams)
• Fresh mint leaves - 20 grams
• Fresh cilantro leaves - 20 grams
• Lettuce leaves - 4 large
• Peanut butter - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce (kosher) - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Prepare the ingredients by julienning the carrot and cucumber, shredding the cooked chicken, and washing the mint and cilantro leaves.
2. In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and sesame oil to create a dipping sauce. Adjust the consistency with water if needed.
3. Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper sheet into the water for about 10 seconds until it softens, then lay it flat on a clean surface.
4. Place a lettuce leaf on the lower third of the rice paper, followed by a small amount of shredded chicken, julienned carrot, cucumber, mint, and cilantro.
5. Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to the top, creating a wrap. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
6. Serve the Banh Trang with the peanut dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from chicken, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Packed with fresh vegetables and herbs, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

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