Authentic Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Authentic Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Experience a burst of freshness with these authentic Vietnamese spring rolls. Packed with succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, aromatic herbs, and soft rice vermicelli noodles, all wrapped up in a delicate rice paper wrapper, these spring rolls are a delightful balance of flavors and textures. The accompanying homemade peanut sauce adds a touch of sweet and savory richness that elevates this dish to the next level. Originating from Vietnam, these spring rolls are a popular appetizer in Vietnamese cuisine, known for their fresh and healthy ingredients.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • Peanut Butter (1/4 cup)
  • Soy Sauce (2 tablespoons)
  • Hot Water (1/4 cup)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves (1/2 cup)
  • Fresh mint leaves (1/2 cup)
  • Cucumber (1 medium, julienned)
  • Carrot (1 large, julienned)
  • Lettuce (8 leaves)
  • Rice vermicelli noodles (2 cups, cooked)
  • Shrimp (16, cooked and halved)
  • Rice paper wrappers (8)

Instructions

  1. To prepare the peanut sauce, in a bowl combine peanut butter, soy sauce and hot water. Stir until it forms a smooth consistency. Set aside.
  2. Fill a large bowl with warm water.
  3. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for 15-20 seconds until it becomes soft and pliable.
  4. Place the softened rice paper wrapper on a clean surface.
  5. In the center of the wrapper, place a lettuce leaf and top with a small amount of cooked rice vermicelli noodles.
  6. Add 2 halved shrimp on top of the noodles, followed by some julienned carrot and cucumber.
  7. Place a few mint leaves and cilantro leaves on top of the vegetables.
  8. Fold the sides of the rice paper wrapper over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom to the top, sealing the spring roll.
  9. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make more spring rolls.
  10. Serve the Vietnamese spring rolls with the homemade peanut dipping sauce.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Appetizer • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 10 minutes • Calories: 300 • Fat: 10g • Carbs: 40g • Protein: 15g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g