“Michelin-Star Worthy Vegetarian Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce”
Discover a delicious and visually stunning Vietnamese snack with this Michelin-star inspired vegetarian spring roll recipe. Bursting with color and flavor, these authentic Vietnamese rolls are perfect for any occasion and paired with a homemade peanut sauce.
Allergens
N/A
Ingredients
- 1. Rice paper wrappers 2. Rice vermicelli noodles 3. Carrots 4. Red bell pepper 5. Cucumber 6. Red leaf lettuce 7. Bean sprouts 8. Fresh basil leaves 9. Mint leaves 10. Peanuts, chopped For the peanut sauce: 11. Unsweetened creamy peanut butter 12. Lime juice 13. Soy sauce 14. Water 15. Honey or maple syrup 16. Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Soften the rice paper wrappers according to package instructions.
- Prepare vegetables by julienning carrots, bell peppers, and cucumber.
- Cook the rice vermicelli noodles as per package instructions and rinse under cold water.
- Assemble the spring rolls: Place a softened rice paper wrapper on a clean surface. Add cooked noodles, vegetables, lettuce, bean sprouts, fresh basil leaves, and mint leaves. Fold in the sides of the wrapper and carefully roll up to create a tight cylinder.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients until all spring rolls are assembled.
- In a small bowl, mix together peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, water, honey or maple syrup, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Adjust consistency by adding more water if needed.
- Serve spring rolls alongside the peanut sauce for dipping.
Chef’s Insight
The key to perfect spring rolls lies in the balance of textures and flavors - crunchy vegetables, soft noodles, and fresh herbs all come together harmoniously when combined with the tangy peanut sauce.
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins like tofu or shrimp for a more substantial meal.