Buryat Buckwheat Salad Rolls (Buryat: Гурбаа)

Buryat cuisine is known for its unique flavors and use of local ingredients. One popular dish is the Buryat Buckwheat Salad Rolls, known as Гурбаа in Buryat. These refreshing and nutritious salad rolls are perfect for a light and healthy meal or snack.

Buryat Buckwheat Salad Rolls (Buryat: Гурбаа)

Ingredients

  • 8 rice paper wrappers
  • 1 cup cooked buckwheat
  • 1 cucumber, julienned
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger

Instructions

  1. Prepare the rice paper wrappers according to package instructions.
  2. Divide the cooked buckwheat and the julienned vegetables among the rice paper wrappers.
  3. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves and chopped peanuts.
  4. Roll up the wrappers, tucking in the sides, to form tight rolls.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and grated ginger to make the dipping sauce.
  6. Serve the Buryat Buckwheat Salad Rolls with the dipping sauce on the side.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Protein
5g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
6g

Supplies

Large bowl for soaking rice paper wrappers Small bowl for making dipping sauce

Tools

Sharp knife for julienning vegetables Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Buryat Buckwheat Salad Rolls as an appetizer or light meal.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, you can add cooked shrimp or tofu to the salad rolls for extra protein.

Cost

$10