“Mouthwatering Veggie Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce – A Delightful Vegetarian Feast”
This vegetarian Vietnamese Summer Rolls recipe features a delightful combination of fresh vegetables, rice noodles, and spicy peanut dipping sauce. Perfect for a healthy dinner or appetizer, these rolls are easy to prepare and visually stunning, making them ideal for gatherings and celebrations.
Allergens
None, but contains nuts in the dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 20 rice paper wrappers
- 150g vermicelli noodles, cooked and drained
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (lettuce, carrots, cucumber, bell peppers) julienned
- 8 oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, washed and dried
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Soak rice paper wrappers in warm water for about 30 seconds or until softened. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel to avoid tearing.
- Assemble the rolls: Place a soaked rice paper wrapper on a flat surface. Layer vermicelli noodles, julienned vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, bean sprouts, mint leaves, basil leaves, roasted peanuts, and green onions in the center of the wrapper.
- Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling, then roll up tightly like a burrito. Set aside and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Prepare the Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce by whisking together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, chili flakes, and water until smooth.
Chef’s Insight
The key to perfect summer rolls is in the balance of flavors and textures. Make sure each component complements the others for a harmonious bite.
Notes
Serve these Veggie Vietnamese Summer Rolls with additional dipping sauces like sweet chili sauce or sriracha for added heat.