Description
Delightful vegetable rice paper rolls showcase Vietnamese culinary elegance with fresh, crisp ingredients wrapped in translucent rice paper. Packed with colorful vegetables and herbs, these rolls offer a light, refreshing meal that you’ll savor with each delicate bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 10 rice paper wrappers
- 1 block of firm tofu, diced and pan-fried (optional)
- 1 cup rice vermicelli noodles
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup fresh lettuce leaves (such as Romaine or butterhead)
- 1 cup fresh herbs (such as mint, cilantro, or basil)
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
Peanut Dipping Sauce:
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Water, to thin (as needed)
- Crushed peanuts and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Craft the peanut dipping sauce by whisking peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey in a small bowl until smooth and well-blended. Thin with water if needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Prepare a shallow dish with warm water for softening rice paper wrappers. Submerge each wrapper for 10-15 seconds until it becomes pliable and translucent.
- Transfer the softened wrapper to a clean work surface, positioning it horizontally. Arrange rice vermicelli noodles, shredded carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, purple cabbage, lettuce leaves, herbs, and tofu (if using) on the lower third of the wrapper.
- Carefully fold the sides of the wrapper inward, then roll from the bottom upward, creating a tight, compact cylinder. Apply gentle pressure to seal the roll securely.
- Continue the rolling process with remaining ingredients, ensuring each roll is uniformly constructed and filled moderately.
- Plate the completed rice paper rolls, garnishing with optional crushed peanuts and sesame seeds. Serve immediately alongside the prepared peanut dipping sauce for a fresh, vibrant appetizer or light meal.
Notes
- Ensure water temperature is lukewarm when softening rice paper to prevent tearing and achieve perfect pliability.
- Keep rice paper wrappers slightly damp with a clean kitchen towel to prevent drying out during preparation.
- Use sharp knife or mandoline for precise vegetable cutting, creating uniform and visually appealing roll fillings.
- Experiment with protein alternatives like grilled shrimp, chicken, or tempeh for diverse dietary preferences and flavor profiles.
- Allow excess moisture to drain from vegetables to prevent soggy rice paper rolls and maintain crisp texture.
- Store unused rolls wrapped individually in plastic wrap to prevent sticking and maintain freshness.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos in peanut dipping sauce.
- Prep ingredients beforehand and set up an assembly station for smoother and faster roll-making experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg