Refreshing Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

Bythemeatflix

Ingredients:

  • 8 rice paper wrappers
  • 1 cup cooked shrimp, sliced in half lengthwise (or tofu for a vegetarian option)
  • 1 cup vermicelli noodles, cooked and cooled
  • 1 cup fresh lettuce leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots, julienned
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, julienned
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

For the Peanut Dipping Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1-2 tablespoons water (to thin, as needed)
  • Crushed peanuts (for garnish, optional)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and water until smooth. Adjust consistency with more water if needed. Set aside.
  2. Soften the Rice Paper: Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for about 10-15 seconds until it softens. Remove and place it on a clean, flat surface.
  3. Assemble the Rolls: In the center of the wrapper, layer a few pieces of shrimp (or tofu), a small handful of vermicelli noodles, lettuce, carrots, cucumber, mint, cilantro, and basil.
  4. Roll the Spring Rolls: Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling, then roll from the bottom up to enclose the ingredients tightly. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
  5. Serve: Arrange the spring rolls on a platter and serve with the peanut dipping sauce. Garnish with crushed peanuts if desired.

These Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls are light, refreshing, and packed with flavor—perfect for a healthy snack or appetizer!

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