Banh Trang Tron

Banh Trang Tron is a vibrant Vietnamese rice paper salad that offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors, combining fresh vegetables, savory sauces, and crunchy nuts. This kosher version is perfect for a light lunch, bursting with freshness and a hint of spice.

Ingredients

• Rice paper - 4 sheets
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Daikon radish - 1 small, julienned
• Fresh mint leaves - 10 grams, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 10 grams, chopped
• Roasted peanuts - 50 grams, crushed
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Chili sauce - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Prepare all the vegetables by washing and julienning the carrot, cucumber, and daikon radish.
2. In a bowl, combine the julienned vegetables, chopped mint, and cilantro.
3. In a separate small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, lime juice, chili sauce, and sesame oil to create the dressing.
4. Fill a shallow dish with warm water and briefly soak each rice paper sheet for about 10-15 seconds until pliable.
5. Lay the softened rice paper on a flat surface and add a portion of the vegetable mixture in the center.
6. Sprinkle crushed roasted peanuts over the top of the vegetable mixture.
7. Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to form a wrap.
8. Repeat the process for the remaining rice paper sheets and filling.
9. Serve the Banh Trang Tron with the remaining dressing on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins from fresh vegetables.
• Low in calories while high in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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