Description
These Fresh Spring Rolls are a light and refreshing appetizer or snack, featuring a crisp mix of vegetables, herbs, and cooked shrimp wrapped in delicate rice paper. Paired with a creamy and tangy peanut dipping sauce, they offer a perfect balance of textures and flavors suitable for a healthy, quick meal or party platter.
Ingredients
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Rolls
- 10 pieces Rice Paper Wrappers (Hydrated in warm water before use)
- 2 cups Mixed Vegetables (Lettuce, cucumber, bell peppers, finely sliced)
- 0.5 cup Mint (Roughly chopped)
- 0.5 cup Cilantro (Roughly chopped)
- 8 ounces Shrimp (peeled and cooked; can substitute with chicken or tofu)
Dipping Sauce
- 0.25 cup Peanut Butter
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (Use gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
- Water as needed (to adjust sauce consistency)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all fresh ingredients and prepare them by washing and slicing vegetables as described, ensuring everything is ready to assemble.
- Soften Rice Paper: Fill a shallow dish with warm water, dip one rice paper wrapper for 10-15 seconds until it becomes soft and pliable.
- Place Wrapper: Carefully remove the softened wrapper and lay it flat on a clean, damp kitchen towel to prevent sticking.
- Add Fillings: Begin layering with lettuce, then add the finely sliced vegetables, chopped herbs, and cooked protein such as shrimp.
- Roll Up: Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper over the fillings, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly to enclose all ingredients securely.
- Repeat: Continue this process with the remaining wrappers and fillings, keeping finished rolls covered with a damp cloth to maintain freshness.
- Make Dipping Sauce: Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and water until smooth and creamy in a small bowl.
- Adjust Sauce Consistency: Add more water if needed to reach desired thickness, then taste and adjust the balance of flavors as preferred.
- Serve: Arrange spring rolls on a platter with small bowls filled with the prepared dipping sauce for easy dipping and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute shrimp with cooked chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make the dish gluten-free.
- Keep the spring rolls covered with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out before serving.
- If you prefer spicier sauce, add a pinch of chili flakes or sriracha to the dipping sauce.
- Best served fresh the same day for optimal texture and flavor.
