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Black Rice and Mango Summer Rolls with Charcoal Dipping Sauce
Black Rice and Mango Summer Rolls with Charcoal Dipping Sauce are a fresh and vibrant appetizer or light meal, blending bold colors and unique flavors. The nutty taste of black rice pairs beautifully with the sweet juiciness of mango, crisp vegetables, and the refreshing punch of mint and cilantro. The rolls are served with a dramatic black charcoal-infused dipping sauce that balances tangy, savory, and slightly smoky flavors. These rolls are perfect for warm weather meals or elegant gatherings, offering a healthy, gluten-free option that delights the senses.
Ingredients
For the Summer Rolls:
- 1 cup Cooked black rice (200 calories)
- 8 sheets Rice paper (320 calories)
- 1 large Mango, sliced (135 calories)
- 1 cup Julienned carrots (50 calories)
- 1 cup Julienned cucumber (16 calories)
- 1/4 cup Fresh mint leaves (4 calories)
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro leaves (4 calories)
For the Charcoal Dipping Sauce:
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce (10 calories)
- 1 tbsp Lime juice (4 calories)
- 1 tsp Activated charcoal powder (0 calories)
- 1 tsp Honey (21 calories)
- 1 clove Garlic, minced (4 calories)
- 1 tsp Sesame oil (40 calories)
Instructions
For the Summer Rolls:
- Cook the black rice according to package instructions and let it cool completely.
- Prepare a large shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper sheet into the water for about 10 seconds, or until softened.
- Lay the softened rice paper on a clean surface. Place a small amount of black rice, mango slices, carrots, cucumber, mint, and cilantro in the center.
- Fold in the sides of the rice paper and roll it tightly to form a cylinder. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
For the Charcoal Dipping Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, activated charcoal powder, honey, garlic, and sesame oil until smooth.
Serve:
- Arrange the summer rolls on a platter and serve with the charcoal dipping sauce on the side.
This recipe is approximately 808 calories and serves four. Each serving will be approximately 202 calories. This recipe should take roughly 20 minutes to prepare.
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