Eating Gluten Free in a public school cafeteria is almost impossible. The lunch must be packed and brought to school. It becomes difficult to decide how to keep the lunch varied and interesting even though it isn't a hot meal. I felt like I was paid the highest compliment from my son who said, "Lunch is my favorite time of day at school. I look forward to what surprises are in my lunch box and visiting with my friends!" I guess I am doing something right even though I feel like I do a lot of the same things in rotations!
Idea #1 - Spring Rolls
I purchased Mékong Rice Paper and they have lasted for quite some time. You simply soak them in water for 5 seconds, lay them out on a cutting board or plate, fill them up and fold them. You will get better and better at folding them over time. Tight is better than loose. I bring the sides in first and then the top and bottom - that may help you the first time.
THE FILLER - anything you like that is gluten free - veggies diced long and thin, rice, lettuce, crab meat, ham, roast beef, left over chicken...it's really about your choices. The first thing I lay down is butter lettuce, then the fillings and then another piece of lettuce before rolling it up.
DIPPING SAUCE - Spring Rolls are a little dry since they do not contain condiments so a dipping sauce is always a plus. There are quite a few to choose from but my kids like what is traditionally served with spring rolls. We buy Blue Dragon Thai Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce. One of my children has an aversion to spicy foods and she tolerates this well.
