Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce (Printable)
Crisp vegetables and herbs in delicate rice paper with savory peanut dipping sauce.
# What You Need:
→ For the Spring Rolls
01 - 8 rice paper wrappers (8.5 inch diameter)
02 - 3.5 oz rice vermicelli noodles
03 - 7 oz cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and halved lengthwise (or substitute with cooked chicken or tofu)
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 1 small cucumber, julienned with seeds removed
06 - 8 leaves butter lettuce or romaine, torn to fit
07 - 1 handful fresh mint leaves
08 - 1 handful fresh cilantro
09 - 1 handful fresh Thai basil (optional)
→ For the Peanut Dipping Sauce
10 - 3 tbsp peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
11 - 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
12 - 1 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
13 - 1 tbsp lime juice
14 - 1 tsp sriracha or chili sauce (optional)
15 - 3-4 tbsp warm water (to thin)
# Steps:
01 - Soak the rice vermicelli noodles in hot water for 5-7 minutes until soft. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
02 - Arrange shrimp (or chosen protein), lettuce, herbs, carrots, cucumber, and noodles on a work surface for easy assembly.
03 - Fill a large shallow bowl with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for 5-8 seconds, just until slightly soft but still pliable. Lay it flat on a damp kitchen towel or clean cutting board.
04 - Place a small amount of lettuce, noodles, carrot, cucumber, and herbs on the lower third of the wrapper. Top with 2-3 shrimp halves (cut side up for presentation). Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in both sides, and roll tightly but gently to seal.
05 - Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 8 rolls total.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, sriracha (if using), and warm water until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with additional water as needed.
07 - Serve the spring rolls fresh with peanut dipping sauce on the side.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- These rolls come together in under 30 minutes and look impressive on any plate
- The balance of crisp vegetables, tender noodles, and creamy peanut sauce hits every craving at once
- They are endlessly customizable based on what is in your refrigerator
02 -
- Rice paper continues to soften as it sits, so do not oversoak it in the water
- Work on a damp towel to prevent wrappers from sticking to your surface
- Cover finished rolls with a damp cloth if not serving right away to prevent drying
03 -
- Double the sauce recipe because everyone will want extra
- Julienne your vegetables as thinly as possible for the best texture