Description
These Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce are fresh, healthy, and easy to prepare. Packed with crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, and rice noodles, these rolls make a perfect light appetizer or snack. The creamy, tangy peanut dipping sauce adds an irresistible flavor boost, making this a delicious vegan and gluten-free dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Spring Rolls
- 8–10 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 cup julienned cucumber
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cooked vermicelli rice noodles
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 cup butter lettuce or mixed greens
- warm water for softening wrappers
Peanut Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1–3 tablespoons warm water (to thin as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables and Herbs: Wash and julienne the carrots, cucumber, and red bell pepper. Shred the purple cabbage. Rinse and dry the fresh mint, cilantro, and butter lettuce. Arrange all ingredients in small bowls for easy assembly.
- Soften Rice Paper Wrappers: Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for 5 to 10 seconds until it softens but is still slightly firm. Lay it flat on a clean, damp surface to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the Spring Rolls: In the center of the softened wrapper, layer a small amount of cabbage, carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, cooked vermicelli noodles, mint, cilantro, and butter lettuce. Be careful not to overfill as it may tear the wrapper.
- Roll the Wrapper: Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper up over the filling, then fold in the sides tightly and continue rolling to form a compact cylinder. Repeat these steps for the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Make the Peanut Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Gradually add warm water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Serve: Arrange the fresh spring rolls on a platter and serve immediately with the peanut dipping sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Add sliced avocado, tofu, or mango for additional flavor and texture.
- Best served fresh to maintain the wrapper’s delicate texture.
- If storing, wrap the spring rolls tightly in damp paper towels and plastic wrap to prevent drying out and refrigerate up to one day.
- For a nuttier sauce, toast the sesame oil slightly before mixing.
