Description
Delightful Vietnamese rice paper rolls showcase fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, and tender proteins wrapped in translucent rice paper. Simple ingredients create a light, refreshing appetizer perfect for summer gatherings or quick meals you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Seafood:
- 11 prawns, cooked
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Noodles and Vegetables:
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) dried vermicelli noodles
- 7 soft lettuce leaves
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 14 mint leaves
Wrappers and Sauce Ingredients:
- 7–14 rice paper sheets (22 centimeters/8.5 inches)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon chili paste (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk peanut sauce ingredients together, heat in microwave for 30 seconds, then stir until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Submerge rice vermicelli in warm water for precisely 2 minutes, then thoroughly drain in a colander.
- Carefully slice prawns lengthwise and meticulously remove dark digestive tract.
- Create compact bundles by wrapping vermicelli and bean sprouts within crisp lettuce leaves.
- Simultaneously dip two delicate rice paper sheets into warm water for a quick 2-second immersion.
- Position halved prawns and fresh mint leaves strategically on the upper third of moistened rice paper.
- Gently place prepared lettuce bundle in the central region of the rice paper.
- Fold rice paper sides inward, then roll from bottom edge upward with firm, smooth pressure to create a tight, compact package.
- Present rolls alongside prepared peanut sauce for dipping, ensuring sauce is at room temperature for optimal flavor absorption.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting chili sauce in the peanut dipping sauce for a personalized spice experience.
- Keep rice paper rolls fresh by covering with a damp kitchen towel to prevent drying out during preparation.
- Swap prawns with tofu or grilled chicken for vegetarian or alternative protein options that suit different dietary preferences.
- Prepare ingredients in advance and set up a rolling station for quick and efficient assembly, making this a fun group cooking activity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Lunch
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 120mg