Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

Pasta and Noodle - Dinner

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.

Brief

Prep 45 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 spring rolls

Vietnamese Fresh 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 ⅓ tablespoons chopped fresh Thai basil

3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2 leaves lettuce

chopped

4 teaspoons fish sauce

¼ cup water

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 clove garlic

minced

2 tablespoons white sugar

½ teaspoon garlic chili sauce

3 tablespoons hoisin sauce

1 teaspoon finely chopped peanuts

Chef John's Macaroni and Cheese

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil. Boil rice vermicelli 3 to 5 minutes or until al dente and drain.

Step 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.

Step 3

In a small bowl mix the fish sauce water lime juice garlic sugar and chili sauce.

Step 4

In another small bowl mix the hoisin sauce and peanuts.

Step 5

Serve rolled spring rolls with the fish sauce and hoisin sauce mixtures.

Nutritional Information

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 82.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.3g 7%

Carbohydrates: 15.8g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 2%

Sugars: 5.2g

Fat: 0.7g 1%

Saturated Fat: 0.1g 1%

Cholesterol: 10.8mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 139.8IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 2.3mg 4%

Folate: 7.2mcg 2%

Calcium: 12.7mg 1%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 13.7mg 5%

Potassium: 62mg 2%

Sodium: 305.4mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 6.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.