Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200g) red lentils, rinsed thoroughly
- 3 cups (710ml) vegetable broth, low sodium
- 1 tsp (5g) ground turmeric
- 3 cloves (15g) garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15g) fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
- 1 cup (60g) carrots, julienned
- 1 cup (60g) cucumber, thinly sliced into matchsticks
- 1/2 cup (40g) purple cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup (10g) fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup (10g) fresh mint leaves
- 12 sheets (150g) rice paper wrappers
- 2 tbsp (30ml) tamarind paste
- 1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup
- 1 tsp (5g) sriracha
Instructions:
- Combine the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, turmeric, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Set the slow cooker to Low for 7 hours or High for 4 hours. The dal is ready when the lentils have completely softened into a thick, velvety puree.
- While the dal cools slightly, slice the carrots, cucumbers, and cabbage into thin, uniform strips and place them in separate bowls.
- Fill a shallow tray with warm water. Dip one rice paper sheet for 5–10 seconds until pliable but not overly soft, then lay it flat on a clean surface.
- Place 2 tbsp of the thickened dal in the center of the rice paper, then top with a pinch of carrots, cucumber, cabbage, and a few mint/cilantro leaves.
- Fold the sides inward and roll tightly from the bottom up.