Teresa's Recipes
Crunchy Asian Pear and Walnut Wraps
Introducing Crunchy Asian Pear and Walnut Wraps: a harmony of textures and flavors in a bite-sized package. This East-meets-West fusion dish encapsulates the crispness of Asian pears, the robust crunch of walnuts, and the aromatic freshness of cilantro and mint. All of these are swathed in a soft rice paper wrapper and drizzled with a tangy homemade sesame dressing. This refreshing wrap is a culinary journey that takes you to the bustling street food scenes of Southeast Asia.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Sesame dressing
- 1/2 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 8 Rice paper wrappers
- 8 Lettuce leaves
- 1/2 cup, chopped Walnuts
- 2, thinly sliced Asian pears
- Ingredients for Sesame Dressing
- 1/4 cup Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Freshly grated ginger
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 8
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 7g
- Carbs: 12g
- Protein: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Sugar: 7g
Instructions
- To prepare the sesame dressing, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and freshly grated ginger in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Fill a large bowl with warm water.
- Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for about 10-15 seconds until it becomes soft and pliable. Be careful not to soak it for too long as it may tear.
- Place the softened wrapper on a clean, flat surface.
- On the lower third of the wrapper, layer a lettuce leaf, a few slices of Asian pear, a sprinkle of chopped walnuts, and a couple of mint and cilantro leaves.
- Drizzle about a tablespoon of the sesame dressing over the filling.
- Fold the sides of the wrapper inward over the filling, then roll it up tightly from the bottom, similar to a burrito.
- Repeat this process with the remaining wrappers and filling ingredients.
- Serve the wraps immediately for the best texture and flavor. These are perfect as a refreshing appetizer or a light lunch.