Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce (Printable)
Crispy vegetable-packed rolls with fresh herbs and creamy peanut dipping sauce. Perfect light appetizer or healthy snack ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the 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
→ For the 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 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 Make It:
01 - Cook rice vermicelli according to package directions. Rinse thoroughly under cold water and drain well to stop cooking process.
02 - Arrange all julienned vegetables, sliced avocado, lettuce leaves, fresh herbs, and cooked noodles in separate piles within reach for efficient assembly.
03 - Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Submerge one rice paper wrapper for 10-15 seconds until pliable but not mushy. Lay flat on a clean, damp towel.
04 - Position a lettuce leaf in the lower third of wrapper. Add small portion of noodles, then layer carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, cabbage, avocado, and mixed herbs on top.
05 - Fold both sides of wrapper inward over filling. Roll tightly from bottom upward, enclosing all ingredients. Repeat process 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 reaching smooth, dippable consistency.
07 - Present fresh spring rolls whole or cut diagonally. Accompany with peanut dipping sauce on the side for dipping.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- No heat required just assembly which means your kitchen stays cool
- You can prep everything ahead and roll them right before serving
- The peanut sauce transforms simple vegetables into something crave worthy
02 -
- Rice paper continues to soften as it sits, so work quickly once you have softened a wrapper
- Do not stack finished rolls directly on top of each other or they will stick together and tear
- The peanut sauce thickens in the refrigerator so thin it with a splash of water before serving leftovers
03 -
- Cut all your vegetables into thin uniform strips before you start so each roll has consistent texture
- Double the peanut sauce recipe because you will want extra for drizzling over everything else in your meal