Beginner Friendly Vietnamese Spring Rolls🇻🇳
If you need to bring something to a potluck but want to keep it budget friendly, bring spring rolls!😍😍
They’re so affordable, fresh, and you can kinda add anything you like to them but the typical crowd favorites are shrimp and vietnamese grilled pork!🦐🐷
✎ Ingredients:
*1 pack rice paper
*1 pack vermicelli noodles
*1 lb shrimp (optional 1 lemon to blanch)
*14 oz grilled pork (nem nuong)
✎ Herbs:
*2 cucumbers
*3 scallions
*1 bunch cilantro
*1 bunch Thai basil
*1 bunch mint
*1 bunch red leaf lettuce
*1 handful Thai chili
*1 small jar pickled daikon/carrots
✎ Peanut-Hoisin Sauce:
*1/2 cup peanut butter
*1/4 cup hot water
*2-3 tbsp hoisin sauce
*1 tbsp rice vinegar
*1 tbsp sriracha
Directions:
1. Spread grilled pork (nem nuong) on a piece of foil and try to flatten it evenly then spread oil on both sides. Bake grilled pork at 375F for 30 mins then air-fry at 350F for 5 mins on both sides
2. Blanch shrimp by bringing a pot of water with lemon to full boil and turn off heat. Add shrimp for about 2 mins and transfer to ice bath
3. Slice grilled pork into thin pieces and slice shrimp in half
4. Boil vermicelli noodles according to packaged directions, drain and rinse with cold water
5. Wash and prepare all the herbs
6. Dip rice paper roll in cold water and wait about 10-20 seconds until it softens
7. I like to add all the herbs and vermicelli noodles on a piece of red leaf lettuce then on top of the rice paper for easier rolling. You want to add the protein near the end of the rice paper so that it shows on the outside (aesthetic purpose only). You don't need to do this and can add the protein on top of the lettuce if it's easier for you to roll the rice paper like that
8. To roll, you want to roll forward then fold both sides inwards and continue rolling
Perfect with the peanut hoisin sauce!!🤤🤤🤤
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Vietnamese spring rolls, also known as Gỏi cuốn, are a popular dish renowned for their fresh ingredients and balanced flavors. This recipe emphasizes an affordable and accessible approach, making it perfect for anyone new to Vietnamese cuisine or wanting to bring a fresh dish to a potluck. The recipe combines vermicelli noodles, a variety of aromatic herbs such as cilantro, mint, Thai basil, and crunchy vegetables like cucumber and pickled daikon/carrots. Including protein options like shrimp and nem nướng (Vietnamese grilled pork) adds heartiness and traditional flavor. The peanut-hoisin dipping sauce is a classic accompaniment that perfectly complements the fresh ingredients by adding creamy, tangy, and spicy notes. To make the sauce, combine peanut butter, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, and hot water until smooth, adjusting flavors to taste. Adding a squeeze of lime juice can elevate freshness further. A helpful technique when assembling the rolls is to soften the rice paper by dipping it briefly in cold water for about 10-20 seconds until pliable. Placing the herbs and noodles on a piece of red leaf lettuce before wrapping not only secures the fillings but also adds a vibrant color contrast visible through the rice paper once rolled. Blanching shrimp in lemon water before cooling them in an ice bath ensures they stay tender yet firm. Baking and air-frying the grilled pork (nem nướng) as described enhances its flavor and texture. Cutting the proteins appropriately shows off their appeal on the outside of the rolls, enhancing aesthetic and taste. Vietnamese spring rolls are celebrated for their versatility and health benefits, being low in fat, packed with fresh vegetables, and naturally gluten-free. They are perfect appetizers or light meals, ideal for warm weather and loved internationally. For best results, use fresh and quality ingredients, and feel free to customize the fillings to your preferences. Whether you prefer shrimp, pork, or even tofu for a vegetarian option, these spring rolls provide a delicious, fresh, and balanced bite every time.
Yummy my favorite