Spring Rolls Recipe
Certainly! Here's a recipe for classic Vietnamese-style spring rolls
Ingredients
- 12-15 rice paper wrappers
- 100 grams rice vermicelli noodles
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 carrot julienned
- 1 cucumber julienned
- 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts optional
- 12-15 cooked medium shrimp peeled and deveined (optional)
- Warm water for soaking rice paper wrappers
Dipping Sauce:
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce optional
- Water as needed to adjust consistency
Instructions
- Prepare the Fillings: Cook rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, drain, and rinse with cold water. Prepare all vegetables and herbs as described above. If using shrimp, ensure they are cooked, peeled, and deveined.
- Prepare the Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and sriracha sauce (if using). Adjust the consistency with a little water if needed. Set aside.
- Soften the Rice Paper Wrappers: Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for about 5-10 seconds until it becomes soft and pliable. Place it on a clean, damp kitchen towel or a plate.
- Assemble the Spring Rolls: Place a small amount of each filling ingredient (lettuce, noodles, carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, mint, cilantro, peanuts, and shrimp if using) in the center of the softened rice paper wrapper, leaving space at the edges.
- Roll the Spring Rolls: Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper over the fillings, then fold in the sides, and roll tightly to enclose the fillings completely. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Serve: Arrange the spring rolls on a platter and serve immediately with the prepared dipping sauce.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade spring rolls! Feel free to customize the fillings and dipping sauce according to your preferences.
Notes
Note: These spring rolls are fresh and vibrant, filled with crisp vegetables, aromatic herbs, and optional shrimp, wrapped in delicate rice paper. They're perfect for a light lunch, appetizer, or snack.