Delicious Thai Spring Rolls
Bright, fresh, and full of texture, these spring rolls feature crisp vegetables, tender shrimp, and a creamy peanut sauce.
Ingredients
For the Base
- 12 pieces Rice paper wrappers
- 1.5 cups Shredded carrots
- 1 cup Thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves (Chopped)
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro (Chopped)
- 1 cup Cooked shrimp (Sliced in half lengthwise)
- 0.75 cup Rice vermicelli noodles (Cooked according to package instructions)
For the Sauce
- 0.5 cup Peanut butter (Smooth) For a lighter option, use natural peanut butter.
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce For lower sodium, use low-sodium soy sauce.
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice (Freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup can be used for a vegan option.
- 1 clove Garlic (Minced)
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons Warm water (To thin sauce)
For Serving
- Extra lime wedges or extra herbs (optional, not required by core recipe)
Instructions
Preparation
- Lay out all ingredients and chop as needed. Cook rice vermicelli according to package instructions and drain well.
- Slice cooked shrimp in half lengthwise.
- Keep a damp towel over prepped veggies to prevent wilting while you work.
Make the peanut dipping sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
- Add warm water 1 tablespoon at a time until sauce reaches a smooth, dippable consistency.
Soften rice paper
- Fill a shallow, wide bowl with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for 5–8 seconds until edges just soften.
- Work on a damp kitchen towel or non-stick surface to keep the wrapper from sticking.
Layer the filling
- Place the softened wrapper flat, about a third of the way up from the bottom, and add a small handful of shredded carrots, red bell pepper, mint, cilantro, rice vermicelli, and 1–2 shrimp halves.
Roll and seal
- Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper up over the filling, tuck the sides in, then roll away from you to close.
Serve with sauce
- Arrange rolls on a platter and serve with the peanut sauce on the side.
Notes
Best served cold or at room temperature. Rolls can be made ahead, stored with a damp paper towel to prevent drying.