Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn)
Ingredients
- • 12 item rice paper rounds
- • 225 g cooked shrimp, peeled and halved lengthwise
- • 100 g rice vermicelli noodles, cooked and drained
- • 12 item lettuce leaves
- • 50 g fresh mint leaves
- • 30 g fresh cilantro
- • 30 g fresh Thai basil leaves
- • 1 item cucumber, julienned
- • 1 large carrot, julienned
- • 60 g peanut butter
- • 30 ml hoisin sauce
- • 30 ml warm water
- • 15 ml lime juice
- • 1 clove garlic, minced
- • 1 tsp red chili flakes
Instructions
- 1
Prepare all vegetables by washing and cutting into thin julienne strips. Arrange all filling ingredients on a platter for easy assembly.
- 2
Cook rice vermicelli according to package directions, rinse with cold water, and drain thoroughly.
- 3
For the dipping sauce, whisk together peanut butter, hoisin sauce, warm water, lime juice, garlic, and chili flakes until smooth. Add more water if needed for desired consistency.
- 4
Fill a large bowl with warm water. Working one at a time, dip a rice paper round into the water for 3-4 seconds until just starting to soften.
- 5
Place the softened rice paper on a clean, damp kitchen towel. In the bottom third of the wrapper, place a lettuce leaf, then add a small handful of noodles, herbs, cucumber, and carrot.
- 6
Place 2-3 shrimp halves on top of the vegetables, with the pink side facing down so they'll show through the wrapper.
- 7
Fold the bottom edge over the filling, fold in the sides, then roll tightly like a burrito. The rice paper will stick to itself.
- 8
Place finished rolls on a plate and cover with a damp towel to prevent drying. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- 9
Serve immediately with peanut dipping sauce, or refrigerate covered with damp paper towels for up to 2 hours.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition data is approximate and derived from OpenFoodFacts.org. Values may vary based on ingredients, brands, and preparation methods. Not intended as dietary or medical advice.
Chef's Note
"These vibrant spring rolls are perfect for hot summer days when you want something light yet satisfying. Don't worry if your first few rolls aren't perfect - with rice paper, practice makes perfect, and even the messy ones taste delicious with that addictive peanut dipping sauce!"
