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Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls
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Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls Recipe

These fresh spring rolls feature crisp vegetables, herbs, rice noodles, and shrimp wrapped in translucent rice paper. Light, healthy, and refreshing, they're perfect for warm weather eating. Serve with homemade peanut sauce for authentic Vietnamese flavor. No cooking required beyond boiling noodles—just assembly and rolling technique mastery.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Snacks
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 12 sheets Rice paper wrappers (8-inch round)
  • 4 oz Rice vermicelli noodles (115g)
  • 12 pieces Large shrimp (cooked and halved)
  • 6 leaves Romaine lettuce (torn into pieces)
  • 1 large Cucumber (julienned)
  • 2 medium Carrots (julienned)
  • 1/2 cup Fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup Fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup Fresh basil
  • 1 cup Bean sprouts
  • 1/3 cup Peanut butter (creamy)
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook rice vermicelli according to package directions
  2. Drain noodles and rinse with cold water
  3. Let noodles cool completely
  4. Prepare all vegetables by washing and drying
  5. Julienne carrots into thin matchsticks
  6. Cut cucumber into thin matchstick pieces
  7. Tear lettuce into small manageable pieces
  8. Cook and peel shrimp if not pre-cooked
  9. Slice each shrimp in half lengthwise
  10. Arrange all ingredients on large platter
  11. Fill large shallow dish with warm water
  12. Dip one rice paper wrapper in water for 2-3 seconds
  13. Place softened wrapper on clean damp towel
  14. Let wrapper sit for 30 seconds to fully soften
  15. Place lettuce piece in center of wrapper
  16. Add small handful of noodles on lettuce
  17. Layer cucumber and carrot strips
  18. Add mint, cilantro, and basil leaves
  19. Place 2 shrimp halves on top
  20. Fold bottom of wrapper over filling
  21. Fold in both sides tightly
  22. Roll upward firmly but gently
  23. Place seam-side down on serving plate
  24. Cover finished rolls with damp towel
  25. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling
  26. Make peanut sauce by whisking all ingredients
  27. Adjust sauce consistency with water as needed
  28. Serve rolls immediately with sauce