Kaipen Wrap With Asian Guacamole

Published May 21, 2002

Total Time
30 minutes
Rating
4(6)
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Florence Fabricant

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Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings
  • 1 small avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and mashed

  • Juice of 2 limes

  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh chili, preferably habanero

  • ¼ cup minced scallions

  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves

  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

  • 2 teaspoons wasabi powder

  • Salt

  • 1 sheet kaipen

  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 to 6 servings)

5 grams carbs; 160 calories; 11 grams monosaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 16 grams fat; 3 grams fiber; 155 milligrams sodium; 1 gram protein; 1 gram sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine avocado, lime juice, chili, scallions, cilantro, ginger and wasabi. Season with a little salt. Cover and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Cut kaipen in 3-inch squares. Soak in water a few seconds. Blot well on paper towels.

  3. Step 3

    Place oil in skillet, and heat to very hot. Fold kaipen in half on the diagonal, and fry briefly, turning once. Drain on paper towels. When cooled to room temperature, serve with guacamole, or fill triangles with guacamole mixture and serve.

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