Description
Make these Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce for a light, satisfying snack. Savana Loyal brings you this recipe, keeping it easy and full of flavor, just like our grandmother taught us. You can make something wonderful, even on a busy day.
Ingredients
- Rice Paper Wrappers (about 8)
- Cooked Shrimp or Tofu (about 4 oz)
- Cooked Vermicelli Noodles (1 cup)
- Lettuce Leaves (small, crisp variety)
- Carrots (1/2 cup, julienned)
- Cucumber (1/2 cup, julienned)
- Fresh Mint Leaves (handful)
- Fresh Cilantro Leaves (handful)
- Peanut Sauce Ingredients: Peanut Butter (1/2 cup), Soy Sauce (2 tablespoons), Warm Water (2-4 tablespoons), Lime Juice (1 tablespoon), Honey or Maple Syrup (1 tablespoon), Garlic (1 clove, minced), Ginger (1/2 teaspoon, grated)
Instructions
- Prepare your fillings: Cook shrimp or tofu. Have noodles, vegetables, and herbs ready for assembly.
- Make the peanut sauce: Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sweetener, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl. Add warm water slowly until you reach a smooth, dippable consistency.
- Set up a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper briefly into the water until it softens slightly, about 15-20 seconds.
- Lay the softened wrapper flat on a clean, damp surface.
- Layer the ingredients near the bottom third of the wrapper: lettuce, a few noodles, shrimp/tofu, carrots, cucumber, mint, and cilantro. Do not overfill.
- Fold the sides of the wrapper inward over the filling.
- Tightly roll the wrapper up from the bottom edge, creating a snug cylinder.
- Repeat the process with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Serve the fresh spring rolls immediately with your homemade peanut sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute any protein you prefer, like shredded chicken or thin strips of cooked pork.
- If your peanut sauce is too thick, add a tiny bit more warm water until it loosens up.
- Keep the assembled rolls covered with a damp cloth while you finish rolling so the wrappers do not dry out.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for protein/noodles, if not pre-cooked)
- Category: Healthy Bites
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Vietnamese Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg