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Summer Roll Fresh Spring Roll Peanut Sauce Recipe

Summer Roll Fresh Spring Roll Peanut Sauce Recipe

This Summer Roll Fresh Spring Roll Peanut Sauce Recipe is light, fresh, and perfect for warm days. It is colorful, crunchy, and full of flavor. These rolls are easy to make at home. You do not need cooking skills. You only need fresh ingredients and a little time.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Asian Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Rice paper wrappers
  • Rice noodles cooked and cooled
  • Carrots thinly sliced
  • Cucumber thinly sliced
  • Red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • Purple cabbage shredded
  • Fresh lettuce leaves
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • Cooked shrimp or tofu optional

For the peanut sauce:

  • Peanut butter
  • Soy sauce
  • Lime juice
  • Honey or brown sugar
  • Garlic minced
  • Warm water
  • Chili sauce optional

Instructions
 

Prepare the vegetables

  • Wash all vegetables well. Cut them into thin strips. Keep everything ready before rolling.

Cook the noodles

  • Cook rice noodles using package instructions. Drain them well. Let them cool completely.

Mix the peanut sauce

  • Add peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, garlic, and water. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

Taste the sauce

  • Taste the sauce carefully. Add more lime, honey, or water if needed.

Soften the rice paper

  • Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper for ten seconds only.

Lay the wrapper flat

  • Place softened rice paper on a clean towel. Let it rest until soft and sticky.

Add lettuce first

  • Place lettuce near the bottom center. This helps protect the wrapper from tearing.

Add noodles and vegetables

  • Add a small amount of noodles. Top with carrots, cucumber, cabbage, and peppers.

Add herbs and protein

  • Add mint and cilantro leaves. Add shrimp or tofu if using.
  • Start rolling
  • Fold the bottom edge over the filling. Keep it tight but gentle.

Fold the sides

  • Fold left and right sides inward. This seals the filling inside.

Finish rolling

  • Roll upward until closed. Place seam side down on a plate.

Repeat the process

  • Repeat with remaining wrappers and fillings. Work slowly for best results.

Serve with sauce

  • Serve rolls fresh with peanut sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Do not overfill the rice paper. It tears easily.
  • Keep ingredients dry to avoid soggy rolls.
  • Use warm water, not hot water.
  • Try mango slices for sweetness.
  • Add avocado for creamy texture.
  • Use almond butter instead of peanut butter.
  • Make it spicy with extra chili sauce.
  • Use grilled chicken for more protein.
Keyword Summer Roll Fresh Spring Roll Peanut Sauce Recipe