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Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls Recipe

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Dive into the vibrant world of Vietnamese cuisine with these delightful fresh spring rolls! Bursting with a medley of colors and flavors, each roll is a refreshing combination of crunchy vegetables, tender shrimp, and fragrant herbs, all wrapped in delicate rice paper. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal, these rolls are not only visually stunning but also incredibly versatile—customize them to suit your taste! Whether enjoyed solo or paired with a creamy peanut dipping sauce, these spring rolls promise to transport you straight to the bustling streets of Vietnam. Let’s roll up some deliciousness!

Ingredients

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  • ½ bunch cilantro (stems removed)
  • 1 ounce basil (sweet or Thai, stems removed)
  • 1 pound boiled shrimp (36/40 count, peeled and deveined)
  • 4 ounces cooked vermicelli rice noodles
  • 2 cups matchstick carrots
  • 1 large cucumber (seeds removed, cut into strips)
  • 2 cups cabbage (cut into thin slices)
  • 12 rice papers (gluten-free)
  • ½ cup smooth peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or Tamari
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic (crushed)
  • ½1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients and prepare vegetables by washing and slicing them appropriately.
  2. Soften the rice papers by briefly dipping them in warm water until pliable.
  3. Lay the softened rice paper flat on a clean surface. Spread a small amount of peanut butter in the center.
  4. Layer cooked vermicelli noodles, matchstick carrots, cucumber strips, boiled shrimp, and fresh herbs on top.
  5. Fold the bottom edge over the filling tightly, then fold in the sides and roll towards the top edge to seal.
  6. Repeat for all rice papers and fillings.
  7. For the dipping sauce, mix peanut butter with soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, crushed garlic, and Sriracha in a bowl until smooth.

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