Vietnamese Spring Rolls Peanut Sauce (Print)
Fresh rolls packed with crisp vegetables, herbs, and shrimp, served with savory peanut sauce.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 -
- These rolls come together in under 40 minutes but look like you spent hours perfecting them
- The combination of cool fresh ingredients and rich creamy sauce hits every craving at once
- You can prep everything ahead and let everyone assemble their own at the table
02 -
- Rice paper continues to soften as it sits, so do not soak it longer than recommended or it will become impossible to roll
- A damp kitchen towel under your work surface prevents wrappers from sticking and tearing during assembly
- The dipping sauce thickens as it sits, so add another splash of water right before serving if needed
03 -
- Warm water helps the peanut butter incorporate more smoothly into the sauce
- Cut all vegetables into matchstick sized pieces for the most elegant appearance