Fresh Spring Rolls Peanut Sauce (Printable Version)
Crisp Vietnamese rolls with vegetables, herbs, and creamy peanut dipping sauce. Ready in 30 minutes.
# What You 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 if needed)
14 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
15 - 1 tbsp lime juice
16 - 1 tsp sesame oil
17 - 1-2 tbsp warm water
18 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
19 - 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
20 - 1 tsp sriracha or chili sauce (optional)
# How-To:
01 - Cook rice vermicelli according to package directions. Rinse thoroughly under cold water to stop cooking and drain well. Set aside for assembly.
02 - Arrange all prepared vegetables, herbs, and cooked noodles within easy reach. Use separate bowls or plates for each ingredient to streamline the rolling process.
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 carefully to a damp towel or clean work surface.
04 - Position lettuce leaf in the lower third of softened wrapper. Add small portion of noodles, then layer with carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, cabbage, avocado, and fresh herbs.
05 - Fold both sides of wrapper inward toward center. Roll up tightly from bottom, tucking in filling securely. Repeat process with remaining wrappers and ingredients.
06 - Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and sriracha in medium bowl. Gradually incorporate warm water until sauce reaches smooth, dippable consistency.
07 - Arrange spring rolls on serving platter. Serve immediately with peanut dipping sauce on the side for dipping.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- They are the perfect antidote to heavy meals and somehow leave you feeling energized instead of stuffed
- The peanut sauce is so addictive you will want to put it on everything from noodles to roasted vegetables
02 -
- Rice paper continues to soften even after you have removed it from the water, so err on the side of under soaking rather than over soaking
- Work quickly once the wrapper is on your towel because it becomes sticky and harder to handle as it dries
03 -
- Keep your hands damp while working to prevent the rice paper from sticking to your fingers
- Place a drop of water on the final flap to help seal the roll completely