Fresh Spring Rolls Peanut Sauce (Print View)

Crisp rice paper rolls filled with fresh vegetables, herbs, and vermicelli noodles, paired with creamy peanut sauce for a healthy Vietnamese-inspired appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Spring Roll Components

01 - 8 rice paper wrappers (8.5 inch diameter)
02 - 3.5 oz rice vermicelli noodles
03 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
04 - 1 small cucumber, julienned
05 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 1.75 oz red cabbage, finely shredded
07 - 1 small avocado, sliced
08 - 8 large fresh lettuce leaves
09 - 24 fresh mint leaves
10 - 24 fresh cilantro sprigs
11 - 16 fresh basil leaves

→ Peanut Dipping Sauce

12 - 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
13 - 1 tbsp soy sauce (gluten-free recommended)
14 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
15 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
16 - 1 tsp sesame oil
17 - 1-2 tbsp warm water (adjust for consistency)
18 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
19 - 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
20 - 1 tsp sriracha or chili sauce (optional)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Cook rice vermicelli according to package directions. Drain and rinse thoroughly under cold water to stop cooking process. Set aside to drain completely.
02 - Arrange all prepared vegetables, herbs, and drained noodles in separate bowls near your work surface. Keep a clean damp towel nearby for wrapping.
03 - Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Submerge one rice paper wrapper for 10-15 seconds until pliable but not overly soft. Transfer to a damp towel or clean work surface.
04 - Position a lettuce leaf in the lower third of the wrapper. Add a small portion of noodles, then layer with carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, cabbage, avocado, and an assortment of fresh herbs.
05 - Fold both sides of the wrapper inward toward the center. Roll up tightly from the bottom, ensuring the filling is securely enclosed. Repeat with remaining wrappers and ingredients.
06 - Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and sriracha in a small bowl. Gradually add warm water until smooth and dip-able consistency is achieved.
07 - Arrange spring rolls on a serving platter. Serve immediately with peanut dipping sauce on the side for dipping.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • No cooking required, just fresh vibrant ingredients coming together in minutes
  • The peanut sauce alone is worth keeping a jar in your fridge forever
  • Customizable with whatever vegetables and herbs you have on hand
02 -
  • Rice paper continues to soften as it sits, so do not oversoak it or your rolls will become gummy and difficult to work with
  • Keep a small bowl of water nearby to wet your fingers if the rice paper starts sticking to your hands during the rolling process
  • The peanut sauce thickens in the refrigerator, so add another splash of warm water before serving leftovers
03 -
  • Use a very sharp knife or mandoline to julienne your vegetables as thinly and uniformly as possible for easier rolling
  • Double the peanut sauce recipe and keep the extra in your refrigerator for quick vegetable snacks or salad dressings

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