Chef Massimo’s Mozzarella Spring Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 pkg spring roll wrappers
• ½ cup sun-dried tomato paste, drained of oil
• 24 strips pickled peppers
• 24 prosciutto slices, very thin
• 24 pcs fresh mozzarella cheese cut into 3 ½ inch logs ½ inch thick
• 24 basil leaves
• black pepper to taste
• vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. Lay the spring roll wrap.
2. Add a slice of prosciutto in the center.
3. Spread some sun-dried tomato paste on it.
4. Place a piece or two of pickled peppers and a log of mozzarella on it.
5. Wrap it like a spring roll.
6. Seal the edges with a brushing of water.
7. Deep-fry at 360°F until golden crisp.
8. Cut in half and serve with your choice of dipping sauce.

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