Delicious and Healthy Fresh Spring Rolls Recipe

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Delicious and Healthy Fresh Spring Rolls Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 09, 2024

This recipe for fresh spring rolls is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for a hot summer day. Filled with crunchy vegetables, herbs, and shrimp, these rolls are easy to make and bursting with flavor. Serve them with a side of peanut sauce for a truly authentic Vietnamese experience.

Ingredients

  • 12 rice paper wrappers
  • 1/2 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • 1 cup julienned cucumber
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • Water for soaking rice paper wrappers

Directions

  1. Prepare the dipping sauce by whisking together rice vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, sriracha sauce, and peanut butter. Set aside.
  2. Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for a few seconds until softened. Place wrapper on a clean surface.
  3. Arrange shrimp, lettuce, carrots, cucumber, mint, and cilantro on the bottom third of the wrapper. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
  4. Fold bottom of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll tightly to seal.
  5. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling ingredients.
  6. Serve fresh spring rolls with the dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Fresh spring rolls are also known as summer rolls in Vietnam.
  • The rice paper wrappers used in this recipe are gluten-free and low in calories.
  • You can customize the filling of these rolls with your favorite vegetables and proteins.