Saras Summer Rolls Recipes

SARA'S SUMMER ROLLS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Set aside., In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add the bean sprouts, peas and carrot; cover and boil for 3-4 minutes or just until tender. Drain and immediately place vegetables in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Cook rice noodles according to package directions; drain., Soak a spring roll wrapper in cool water for 30 seconds; place on a flat surface and pat dry. Place 1 heaping tablespoonful of chicken down the center of the wrapper; top with a scant 3 tablespoons vegetable mixture. Top with noodles and cabbage., Fold both ends over filling; fold one long side over the filling, then roll up tightly. Place seam side down on a plate. Repeat. Cover with damp paper towels until serving. Cut summer rolls in half.

SARAH'S RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a lidded skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir orzo pasta until golden brown. Stir in onion and cook until onion becomes translucent, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Mix in the rice and chicken broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

SARA'S HERB ROLLS (BREAD MACHINE)

Steps:

• Add flour, milk powder, yeast, olive oil, and water to your bread machine, and set to the "dough" setting. When your machine beeps, add the cheese, herbs and garlic.
• When dough is ready, divide into 18 pieces, shape into rolls, and arrange on a greased oven tray. Spray a piece of cling wrap with olive oil, and place over top of rolls. Sit in a warm place, and allow to rise (around 15-20 minutes).
• Bake at 180C for around 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

SARA'S ICED COFFEE

Steps:

• Stir vanilla extract and sugar into boiling water until sugar has dissolved. Refrigerate until cool, about 30 minutes.
• Chill four glasses, if desired.
• Divide ice and chilled coffee evenly between four glasses. Stir in sugar mixture and cream to taste.