Spring Rolls (Fresh, Easy Recipe!)

Spring rolls on a plate with peanut sauce.

5 from 4 votes

Spring Rolls (Fresh, Easy Recipe!)

Fresh Spring Rolls packed with vibrant crunchy veggies and plump shrimp. PLUS: my no-fail tips for working with rice paper wrappers 🔥

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Spring Rolls

Servings: rolls

Author: Jennifer Pallian BSc, RD

Ingredients

3 oz rice vermicelli noodles
6 rice paper wrappers
12 medium cooked shrimp
½ cup peeled sliced peach or mango
12 mint leaves
6 lettuce leaves such as butter lettuce

For Peanut Sauce

peanut sauce

Optional

Crushed peanuts for garnish

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Cook the Vermicelli Noodles:

Boil water in a large pot, add the noodles, and turn off the heat. Let them soak for 2-3 minutes or just until soft.
Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process

Soften Rice Paper Wrappers (One at a Time):

Dip one rice paper wrapper at a time into warm water for 8-10 seconds until it's just pliable. (It will continue to soften as you work, it should still be quite firm).
Place the wrapper on a clean, damp towel.

Assemble:

Lay down 3 shrimp in the center of the wrapper. Over these, add fruit, a couple of mint leaves, a lettuce leaf, and a small handful of vermicelli.
Fold the bottom edge up over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly to secure the contents.
Arrange the rolls on a serving platter, keeping them apart to prevent sticking.
Repeat with the remaining wrappers and serve with peanut sauce.

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Notes

Cooking Tips: Don't soak the rice paper wrappers, just dip them until they're a bit bendy but still quite firm. Handle gently to prevent tearing; they become very delicate when wet.

Serving Tips: These rolls look best when freshly made; however, if preparing in advance, cover them with a damp paper towel and plastic wrap to keep them from drying out.

Storage Tips: These rolls should be consumed within 24 hours for best taste and texture. Make sure they don't touch each other on the platter or storage container or the rice wrappers will stick together and tear.

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