Origin Vietnam
Vietnamese Spring Rolls are light fresh and very healthy rolls made with rice paper vegetables herbs and sometimes shrimp or chicken. These rolls are not fried. They are served cold with a simple dipping sauce. The taste is clean soft and full of natural flavor. People in Vietnam enjoy them as snacks appetizers or light meals.
This recipe is written in easy English so everyone can follow and make soft fresh spring rolls at home.
What Are Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Vietnamese spring rolls are made with
- rice paper sheets
- fresh vegetables
- herbs
- noodles
- shrimp or chicken optional
The rolls are soft fresh and very colorful.
Ingredients You Will Need
For the Rolls
- 6 to 8 rice paper sheets
- 1 cup cooked rice noodles
- 1 carrot thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber thinly sliced
- Lettuce leaves
- A few mint leaves
- A few basil leaves
- 6 cooked shrimp optional
- Salt pinch
For the Dipping Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Half teaspoon sugar
- Half teaspoon chilli flakes
Step by Step Method to Make Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Step 1
Prepare the Vegetables
- Slice carrot and cucumber thinly.
- Wash lettuce leaves.
- Keep herbs ready.
Everything should be fresh and crisp.
Step 2
Prepare the Sauce
- Mix soy sauce lemon juice sugar and chilli flakes.
- Stir well.
- Keep aside.
Step 3
Soften the Rice Paper
- Dip one rice paper sheet in warm water for a few seconds.
- Take it out and place it on a clean plate.
- The sheet becomes soft quickly.
Step 4
Fill the Roll
- Place lettuce noodles carrot cucumber herbs and shrimp on the soft rice paper.
- Add a little salt.
- Fold the sides and roll gently.
The roll should look neat and tight but not too tight.
Step 5
Repeat
- Make all rolls the same way.
- Keep them covered with a cloth so they do not dry.
Serve and Enjoy
Serve the spring rolls cold with dipping sauce.
They taste fresh soft and very light.
Perfect for lunch snacks or healthy meals.
Tips for Perfect Spring Rolls
- Do not soak rice paper too long
- Keep vegetables thin
- Use fresh herbs
- Roll gently
- Serve immediately
Variations You Can Try
- Add chicken pieces
- Add tofu
- Add avocado
- Add boiled eggs
Approximate Nutrition per Serving
Values may vary
- Calories 150 to 250
- Carbohydrates 30g
- Protein 6g
- Fat 2g