summer rollsmade by Eda

summer rolls

mango, herbs, shiitake

hot flash cook

Hot Flash Cook Summer Rolls

serves 4

ingredients

  • 8 brown rice paper wrappers
  • 8 oz cooked shrimp, halved lengthwise
  • 1 cup cooked buckwheat noodles
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  • 2 cups fresh lettuce, torn
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cucumber, cut into thin strips
  • 2 medium carrots, julienned
  • Peanut dipping sauce
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method

  1. Fill a shallow bowl with warm water. Dip one rice paper into water for 5–10 seconds until pliable.
  2. Lay wrapper on a damp work surface. Arrange 2 shrimp halves in a line near the bottom, pink side down.
  3. Layer buckwheat noodles, lettuce, mint, cilantro, basil, cucumber, and carrot on top of shrimp.
  4. Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly to seal.
  5. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  6. Prepare Peanut Dipping Sauce as directed.
  7. Serve rolls immediately with dipping sauce.

the swaps that make it work

Vermicelli noodles
Buckwheat noodles
Higher fiber, lower glycemic index, steadier blood sugar through meal and into sleep.
blood sugar & pre-diabetescan't sleep
White/regular rice paper
Brown rice paper
Adds fiber and minerals; slightly more nutrient-dense wrapper.
blood sugar & pre-diabetesbone density (I'm shrinking!)
Hoisin + sugar in dipping sauce
Coconut aminos + minimal honey
Cuts added sugar from 4 g to 1 g per serving; coconut aminos adds umami without the refined sweetness.
blood sugar & pre-diabetesweight gain
Regular peanut butter (often with added sugar)
Natural peanut butter
No added sugar, preserves heart-healthy fats without hidden sweeteners.
heart healthweight gain

nutrition per serving

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Calories
285 kcal14% DV
Protein
15 g30% DV
Fiber
5 g20% DV
Saturated fat
2 g10% DV
Added sugar
1 g2% DV
Sodium
480 mg21% DV

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Recipes are informational — not medical or dietary advice. Draft — review & adjust.