Description
Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls dance with Vietnamese culinary magic, wrapping fresh vegetables in delicate rice paper. Dipped in rich peanut sauce, these rolls deliver a perfect balance of crunch and flavor that will delight you with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Protein and Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, halved, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1/2 English cucumber, seeded and cut into long matchsticks
Fresh Herbs and Leaves:
- 5 green leaf lettuce leaves, torn into large pieces
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Wrapper and Sauce Ingredients:
- 8 to 10 10-inch rice paper wrappers
- 4 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Organize ingredients and tools on a clean workspace. Slice vegetables into thin, uniform strips. Prepare a shallow dish with warm water at approximately 100°F for rice paper wrappers.
- Submerge rice paper wrapper in warm water for 10-15 seconds until flexible but not overly soft. Transfer to a clean, flat surface like a cutting board.
- Position lettuce as a base in wrapper’s center. Layer fresh herbs – basil, mint, and cilantro – creating an aromatic foundation.
- Arrange vegetable strips strategically: carrots, cabbage, bell pepper, and cucumber. Add avocado slices for creamy texture. Season lightly with salt and ground pepper.
- Fold bottom wrapper edge tightly over ingredients. Gently tuck sides inward, then roll upward with consistent pressure. Ensure a compact yet delicate wrap to prevent tearing.
- Transfer completed spring roll to serving plate. Cover with slightly damp paper towel to prevent drying. Repeat rolling process with remaining ingredients.
- Prepare peanut sauce by combining peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce, and ginger in a small bowl. Whisk thoroughly.
- Gradually incorporate water into sauce, stirring until reaching desired smooth, pourable consistency. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
- Choose crisp, fresh vegetables for the best texture and flavor in your spring rolls, ensuring they’re thinly sliced for easy rolling.
- Work quickly when handling rice paper to prevent tearing, using a clean, damp surface and gentle touch during assembly.
- Keep a bowl of warm water nearby while rolling to help seal and soften rice paper wrappers if they start to dry out or become stiff.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg