Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Printable)
Light rice paper rolls with crisp vegetables, herbs, shrimp, and vermicelli noodles paired with creamy peanut dipping sauce.
# What You Need:
→ Protein
01 - 8 large cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and sliced in half lengthwise
→ Vegetables & Herbs
02 - 1 cup lettuce leaves, torn
03 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
04 - 1/2 medium cucumber, julienned
05 - 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
06 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
07 - 1/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
→ Noodles
08 - 2 oz rice vermicelli noodles
→ Wrappers
09 - 8 round rice paper wrappers (8.5-inch)
→ Dipping Sauce
10 - 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
11 - 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
12 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
13 - 1 tbsp lime juice
14 - 1 tsp sugar
15 - 2-3 tbsp warm water
16 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
17 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
18 - crushed peanuts for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Soak rice vermicelli noodles in hot water for 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain thoroughly and set aside to cool.
02 - Arrange shrimp, lettuce, carrot, cucumber, mint, cilantro, and basil on a large platter for easy assembly during rolling.
03 - Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper for 5-7 seconds until pliable. Lay flat on a clean, damp towel.
04 - Place 2 shrimp halves, pink side down, across bottom third of wrapper. Add noodles, lettuce, carrot, cucumber, and herbs.
05 - Fold sides inward over filling, then roll tightly from bottom to enclose ingredients. Repeat with remaining wrappers and fillings.
06 - Whisk peanut butter, hoisin, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, and warm water until smooth. Add sesame oil and garlic. Adjust consistency with water.
07 - Serve spring rolls immediately with peanut dipping sauce. Garnish with crushed peanuts if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Fresh and vibrant without any cooking required
- Customizable with whatever crisp vegetables you have on hand
02 -
- Work with one wrapper at a time once softened, as they become sticky and difficult to handle if they sit too long
- Do not oversoak the rice paper or it will tear and become frustratingly delicate during rolling
03 -
- Cut vegetables into uniform, thin strips for easier rolling and more elegant presentation
- Let guests customize their own rolls by setting up a DIY spring roll station for interactive dining