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Easy Homemade Spring Rolls - Best Asian Appetizer

Easy Homemade Spring Rolls – Best Asian Appetizer

Description

Are you looking for a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make appetizer? These Vegetable Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce are fresh, crunchy, and bursting with flavor. Wrapped in delicate rice paper, these homemade spring rolls are filled with crisp vegetables, silky rice noodles, and aromatic herbs, then served with a creamy, rich peanut sauce for dipping.

These Vietnamese-style spring rolls (also called summer rolls or fresh rolls) are a lighter, healthier alternative to fried egg rolls, making them a perfect choice for a nutritious meal. Plus, they’re naturally gluten-free and can easily be made vegan!

In this step-by-step recipe, you’ll learn how to make spring rolls like a pro, including rolling tips, ingredient swaps, storage tips, and serving suggestions. Let’s get started!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Spring Rolls:

  • 12 rice paper wrappers (spring roll wrappers)
  • 6 oz vermicelli rice noodles (cooked according to package)
  • 1 cup lettuce (butter lettuce or green leaf)
  • 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 1 large carrot (julienned)
  • 1 cup purple cabbage (shredded)
  • 1 cucumber (Persian or English, thinly sliced)
  • 1 avocado (thinly sliced)
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves (Thai basil or regular)
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves

For the Best Peanut Dipping Sauce:

  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • ½ tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tsp Sriracha (optional, for spice)
  • ⅓ cup hot water (adjust for consistency)
  • 2 tbsp chopped peanuts (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients

  • Cook the vermicelli rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Thinly slice all vegetables and arrange them in bowls for easy assembly.

Step 2: Set Up Your Rolling Station

  • Fill a shallow bowl with warm water (not too hot).
  • Lay a damp, lint-free towel on your work surface.
  • Have all ingredients within reach.

Step 3: Soften the Rice Paper

  • Dip one rice paper wrapper into the warm water for 15-20 seconds until slightly soft.
  • Lay it flat on the damp towel (not a dry surface, or it will stick).

Step 4: Assemble the Spring Rolls

  1. Place one piece of lettuce on the lower third of the rice paper.
  2. Add a small portion of rice noodles on top.
  3. Arrange bell peppers, cucumber, carrot, cabbage, and avocado evenly.
  4. Top with fresh herbs (mint, basil, and cilantro).

Step 5: Roll Like a Pro

  • Fold the bottom edge over the filling, rolling tightly.
  • Fold in the sides (like a burrito).
  • Continue rolling until sealed.
  • Place on a platter, seam-side down. Repeat with the rest.

Step 6: Make the Peanut Sauce

  1. In a bowl, mix peanut butter, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and Sriracha.
  2. Whisk in hot water gradually until smooth.
  3. Garnish with chopped peanuts.

Step 7: Serve & Enjoy!

  • Slice the spring rolls in half on a diagonal (optional).
  • Serve with peanut dipping sauce on the side.

Equipment

Notes

Don’t Overfill – Too many ingredients make rolling difficult.
Use a Damp Surface – Prevents rice paper from sticking.
Keep Rolls Moist – Cover with a damp towel to prevent drying.
Serve Fresh – Best eaten within a few hours.

Find it online: https://fenrecipes.com/easy-homemade-spring-rolls-best-asian-appetizer/