Made with shrimp, veggies, herbs, and rice noodles wrapped in rice paper – these Vietnam spring rolls are one of the best dishes that you can enjoy any time of the day. They are traditionally served with nước chấm – a Vietnamese dip made of fish sauce. You can also enjoy these spring rolls with peanut sauce.
According to history, Vietnamese Gỏi Cuốn, popularly known as “spring rolls,” were invented during the time of king Nguyễn Huệ Quang Trung. During a battle, these rolls were invented to provide soldiers with enough energy and nutrition to fight well.
Delectable and Effortless Vietnamese Spring Rolls Recipe!
Cha Gio or Vietnam spring rolls recipe is a popular and amazingly delicious appetizer recipe enjoyed in this Southern East country. If you visit Vietnam and dine in a restaurant, you must try this recipe. However, if you are not planning to visit the Asian country soon, try a simple and authentic Vietnamese spring rolls recipe with delicious peanut sauce.
These terrific spring rolls are full of veggies, prawns, and delicious peanut sauce and will make you fall in love at first bite. So, let’s see how you can make these Vietnamese spring rolls at home.
Quick Stats
Prep time: 40 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 spring rolls
Ingredients
For Spring Rolls
- 2 ounces rice vermicelli
- One teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup torn butter lettuce, ribs removed
- 1 cup very thinly sliced red cabbage
- Two medium carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks
- One small cucumber, thinly sliced
- Two medium thinly sliced jalapeños, ribs, and seeds removed
- ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh mint
- Eight sheets of rice paper (spring roll wrappers)
For Peanut Sauce
- ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
- Two tablespoons rice vinegar
- Two tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
- Two tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- One tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- Two cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 2 to 3 tablespoons water, as needed
Method to Prepare
- Take a pot and boil noodles according to package instructions.
- Rinse them under cold water, drain them, and return them to the pot.
- Toss them with sesame oil and salt without turning the gas on and keep them aside.
- Now, take a shallow pan and fill an inch of water.
- Take a small bowl and add green onion, cilantro, and mint. Give them a good stir.
- Now, fill a bowl with water and place one rice paper in it for about 20 seconds.
- Let the sheet soak in water until it is pliable but not super floppy. Carefully lay this paper flat on the towel.
- Keep the edges of rice paper without any filling. Now, use butter lettuce to cover the lower third of the paper.
- Then, add some boiled noodles, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, jalapeño.
- Now, freely sprinkle the herb mix.
- Start folding from the lower edges and rolling upward until the filling is enclosed compactly.
- Then, fold the short sides like you will fold a burrito. Finally, roll it up and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Once your rolls are ready, make the peanut sauce.
- Take a small bowl and add peanut butter, rice vinegar, tamari, honey, sesame oil, and garlic.
- Whisk them together to combine them well. Add a few tablespoons of water as needed to make a super creamy but dip-able sauce.
- Serve the spring rolls with peanut sauce and enjoy!
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Final Words
These Vietnamese spring rolls are fresh, not fried, and can make the best party appetizer for you! Plus, these spring rolls are easy to make and delicious to eat. The peanut sauce will enhance the taste of these rolls and present you with a traditional Vietnamese delicacy right at your home!
