The Homemaker’s Cookbook Recipe No. 21. “Fresh and Healthy Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce”
Vietnamese Spring Rolls are a classic dish that is light, refreshing, and perfect for any time of year. This recipe uses fresh vegetables, rice noodles, and shrimp wrapped in rice paper to create a delicious and healthy appetizer or snack. The accompanying peanut dipping sauce adds a burst of flavor that perfectly complements the spring rolls.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Nutritional Value (per serving):
- Calories: 174
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 10g
Ingredients:
For the spring rolls:
- 12 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cooked rice noodles
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
For the dipping sauce:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Sriracha sauce (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare all the ingredients for the spring rolls by cooking the shrimp and rice noodles, and shredding the lettuce and carrots.
- Fill a large bowl with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water and let it soak for 10 seconds until it softens.
- Place the softened wrapper on a clean work surface.
- Arrange a few shrimp, rice noodles, lettuce, carrots, mint leaves, and cilantro leaves on the bottom third of the wrapper, leaving some space on either side.
- Fold the sides of the wrapper over the filling, then tightly roll the wrapper up from the bottom to the top to form a neat package. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
To make the dipping sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and garlic until well combined.
- Add hot water gradually, whisking continuously, until the sauce reaches the desired consistency. If you prefer a thinner sauce, add more water, and if you prefer a thicker sauce, add less water.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as desired. You can add more soy sauce for saltiness, honey for sweetness, or sriracha for spiciness.
Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce is a delicious and healthy appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed all year round. This recipe is easy to prepare and can be customized to your liking by adding your favorite vegetables and protein. The peanut dipping sauce adds a tangy and savory flavor that perfectly complements the freshness of the spring rolls. Try this recipe today and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills!
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