Description
Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls are light, healthy, and packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and protein, all wrapped in delicate rice paper. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal with a flavorful dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, sliced in half lengthwise (or tofu for vegetarian)
- 1 cup vermicelli noodles, cooked and cooled
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup julienned carrots
- 1/2 cup cucumber, julienned
- Optional: bean sprouts
- For dipping sauce: hoisin sauce, peanut sauce, or nuoc cham
Instructions
- Prepare all fillings and have them ready near your rolling area.
- Fill a large shallow dish or pie plate with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper in water for 5–10 seconds until pliable, then place on a clean surface.
- Place a small handful of vermicelli, lettuce, herbs, carrots, cucumber, and shrimp near the bottom third of the wrapper.
- Fold the bottom edge over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly to enclose.
- Repeat with remaining wrappers and ingredients.
- Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Spring Rolls, Vietnamese Cuisine, Healthy Appetizer