Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Printable Format)
Fresh rice paper rolls filled with crisp vegetables, herbs, and shrimp, served alongside creamy peanut 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 (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)
# How-To 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 - Prepare all vegetables and herbs. Arrange shrimp (or chosen protein), lettuce, herbs, carrots, cucumber, and noodles on a work surface.
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).
05 - Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in both sides, and roll tightly but gently to seal.
06 - Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 8 rolls.
07 - 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 as needed.
08 - Serve the spring rolls fresh with peanut dipping sauce on the side.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They're incredibly refreshing and light, perfect for hot days when cooking feels like too much effort
- Everyone can customize their own fillings, making them ideal for dinner parties with picky eaters
02 -
- Work with one wrapper at a time, since they become sticky and difficult to handle if they sit too long after softening
- Dont overfill the rolls or theyll burst when you try to fold them, a little less filling goes a long way
03 -
- Double the peanut sauce recipe because everyone will want extra for dipping
- Room temperature ingredients roll easier than cold ones straight from the refrigerator