Description
Delightful and refreshing Vietnamese spring rolls filled with fresh ingredients, perfect for any gathering or light meal.
Ingredients
- Rice paper wrappers
- Cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Lettuce leaves (preferably Bibb or Romaine)
- Fresh mint leaves
- Fresh cilantro
- Vermicelli noodles
- Carrots, julienned
- Cucumber, julienned
- Vietnamese dipping sauce
- Peanut sauce
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the vermicelli noodles as per the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and let them cool.
- Fill a shallow dish with warm water.
- Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for about 10-15 seconds until it becomes pliable.
- Transfer the softened wrapper onto a clean countertop or plate.
- In the center of the wrapper, lay down a small amount of lettuce, a few shrimp, some vermicelli noodles, julienned carrots, cucumber, mint, and cilantro.
- Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling and then roll tightly from the bottom up to create a firm spring roll.
- Repeat this process with the remaining ingredients.
- Serve the rolls with traditional Vietnamese dipping sauce and peanut sauce on the side.
Notes
These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in moist paper towels in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: spring rolls, Vietnamese cuisine, healthy appetizer, summer rolls, fresh ingredients