Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls Recipe
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Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

By: Paula  
"These spring rolls are a refreshing change from the usual fried variety, and have become a family favorite. They are great as a cool summertime appetizer, and are delicious dipped in one or both of the sauces."

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Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 spring rolls
 

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces rice vermicelli
  • 8 rice wrappers (8.5 inch diameter)
  • 8 large cooked shrimp - peeled, deveined and cut in half
  • 1 1/3 tablespoons chopped fresh Thai basil
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 leaves lettuce, chopped
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  • 4 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic chili sauce
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  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped peanuts

Directions

  1. Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil. Boil rice vermicelli 3 to 5 minutes, or until al dente, and drain.
  2. Fill a large bowl with warm water. Dip one wrapper into the hot water for 1 second to soften. Lay wrapper flat. In a row across the center, place 2 shrimp halves, a handful of vermicelli, basil, mint, cilantro and lettuce, leaving about 2 inches uncovered on each side. Fold uncovered sides inward, then tightly roll the wrapper, beginning at the end with the lettuce. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, water, lime juice, garlic, sugar and chili sauce.
  4. In another small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce and peanuts.
  5. Serve rolled spring rolls with the fish sauce and hoisin sauce mixtures.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • The fish sauce, rice vermicelli, chili garlic sauce, hoisin sauce and rice wrappers can be found at Asian food markets.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 82 | Total Fat: 0.7g | Cholesterol: 11mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2004 by Kats11 
I'm Vietnamese so I was impressed when I saw such a great version of one of my favorite... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by MANDT2 
This was so similar to a cooking class recipe that I lost that I just had to try it. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by CAKEBAKER61 
These fresh spring rolls are delicious! Don't be intimidated by the rice paper wrappers. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by ALELI 
Brought this to a neighborhood gathering and simplified it since I only had a few minutes to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2005 by GA-Dawg 
These came out so pretty! Unless you have monster prawns, I'd double or triple the shrimp (you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2006 by QAEDON 
So delicious! If unable to find Thai basil, just add more cilantro and mint. Method for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JODISOLOMON100 
These rolls were great the same day I made them. They still tasted good the next day, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2003 by RENIANN 
This is a really simple recipe. I added grated carrots and bean sprouts and used tofu rather... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2006 by allison125 
Fabulous. Make sure you use Thai basil (also known as Siam basil or licorice basil in some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by florida gail 
Excellent taste and they make a pleasing presentation with the colorful filling. I did have... MORE

 
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