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Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce: A Delight!

Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce are a delightful and healthy dish, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 rice paper wrappers
  • 1 cup cooked shrimp halved lengthwise (or tofu for a vegetarian option)
  • 1 cup vermicelli noodles cooked and drained
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup cucumber julienned
  • 1 cup red bell pepper julienned
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons warm water to thin the sauce

Method
 

  1. Prepare all the filling ingredients and set them aside.
  2. Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for about 10-15 seconds until it softens. Lay it flat on a clean surface.
  3. In the center of the wrapper, layer a small handful of vermicelli noodles, a few shrimp halves, shredded carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, mint, cilantro, and a slice of avocado. Drizzle with lime juice.
  4. Fold the sides of the rice paper wrapper over the filling, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to the top, like a burrito. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
  5. For the peanut dipping sauce, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and warm water until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.
  6. Serve the spring rolls with the peanut dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

  • For added crunch, include sliced radishes or bean sprouts in the filling.
  • Substitute the shrimp with grilled chicken or tempeh for different protein options.