🇻🇳 Vietnam · Food
Fresh Spring Rolls
By eatmundo · August 4, 2026
🇻🇳 VNLight and healthy rice paper rolls filled with shrimp, herbs, and vermicelli. Served with a savory peanut dipping sauce.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Boil the shrimp for 3 minutes until pink, then peel and slice them in half lengthwise.
- 2
Cook the rice vermicelli in boiling water for 4 minutes, then rinse in cold water and drain.
- 3
Dip one sheet of rice paper into warm water for 5 seconds until it becomes pliable.
- 4
Place the rice paper on a clean board and layer lettuce and vermicelli in the center.
- 5
Add mint leaves and two pieces of shrimp on top.
- 6
Fold the sides of the paper inward and roll tightly from the bottom upward.
- 7
Whisk together peanut butter and hoisin sauce with a splash of water for the dip.
- 8
Serve immediately while the rolls are fresh and the skin is soft.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these ahead?+
They are best eaten fresh, as rice paper dries out or becomes sticky when refrigerated.
How do I prevent tearing?+
Do not soak the rice paper for too long; 5 seconds is enough to maintain structural integrity.
What if I can't find vermicelli?+
Thin rice noodles are the closest substitute, but ensure they are cooked al dente.
How to keep them from sticking?+
Arrange them on a plate with space between each roll to prevent them from adhering to each other.
