Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

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These Vietnamese spring rolls are a refreshing change from the usual fried variety and have become a family favorite. They are a great summertime appetizer and delicious dipped in one or both of the sauces.

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Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 spring rolls

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces rice vermicelli

  • 8 rice wrappers (8.5 inch diameter)

  • 8 large cooked shrimp - peeled, deveined and cut in half

  • 2 leaves lettuce, chopped

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 ⅓ tablespoons chopped fresh Thai basil

Sauces:

  • ¼ cup water

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 4 teaspoons fish sauce

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon garlic chili sauce

  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce

  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped peanuts

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in vermicelli pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 3 to 5 minutes.

  2. Fill a large bowl with warm water. Dip one wrapper into the hot water for 1 second to soften. Lay wrapper flat; place 2 shrimp halves in a row across the center, add some vermicelli, lettuce, mint, cilantro, and basil, leaving about 2 inches uncovered on each side. Fold uncovered sides inward, then tightly roll the wrapper, beginning at the end with lettuce. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

  3. For the sauces: Mix water, lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, garlic, and chili sauce in a small bowl until well combined. Mix hoisin sauce and peanuts in a separate small bowl.

  4. Serve rolled spring rolls with fish sauce and hoisin sauce mixtures.

Tips

Fish sauce, rice vermicelli, chili garlic sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice wrappers can be found at Asian food markets.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

82 Calories
1g Fat
16g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 82
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 305mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 2mg 12%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 62mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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