Fresh Spring Rolls Peanut Sauce (Printable Version)
Crisp Vietnamese rolls loaded with vegetables, herbs, and vermicelli. Perfect light appetizer served with peanut sauce.
# What You Need:
→ Spring Rolls
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 (use gluten-free if needed)
14 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
15 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
16 - 1 tsp sesame oil
17 - 1-2 tbsp warm water (to thin as needed)
18 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
19 - 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
20 - 1 tsp sriracha or chili sauce (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Cook rice vermicelli according to package directions. Rinse thoroughly under cold running water and drain well. Set aside.
02 - Arrange all prepared vegetables, herbs, and drained noodles in separate piles within easy reach. Fill a large shallow dish with warm water for softening rice papers.
03 - Submerge one rice paper wrapper in warm water for 10-15 seconds until pliable but not mushy. Lay flat on a clean, damp surface.
04 - Place one lettuce leaf in the lower third of wrapper. Top with small portion of noodles, then arrange carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, cabbage, avocado, and mixed herbs on top.
05 - Fold both sides of wrapper inward over filling. Roll up tightly from bottom, tucking in ingredients as you go. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
06 - Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and sriracha in bowl. Gradually add warm water until smooth and dip-able consistency.
07 - Slice rolls in half diagonally if desired and serve immediately with peanut dipping sauce on the side.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The combination of cool crisp vegetables wrapped in delicate rice paper creates the most satisfying texture contrast
- You can customize the fillings based on what looks fresh at the market or whats hiding in your crisper drawer
- That peanut dipping sauce is so good you will want to drizzle it on everything from noodles to grilled vegetables
02 -
- Rice papers continue to soften even after you remove them from water, so do not over soak them or you will end up with tearing frustration
- Work with one wrapper at a time and keep finished rolls covered with a damp paper towel so they do not dry out while you roll the rest
03 -
- A julienne peeler or mandoline will save you so much time and give you those restaurant thin vegetable strips
- If your peanut sauce seems too thick, let it sit for five minutes before adding more water as it often loosens up on its own