Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Light and refreshing summer rolls packed with rice noodles, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, served with a flavorful peanut dipping sauce. Perfect as a healthy snack or light meal.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

450 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

6 items

Cost

£1.55/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Snack•Bread

Cuisine:

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Ingredients

Servings

8sheetsRice Paper Wrappers(spring roll wrappers)

£1.50

4ozRice Vermicelli Noodles(thin rice noodles)

£0.75

1mediumCarrots(julienned)

£0.15

1mediumCucumber(julienned, seeds removed)

£0.60

0.5mediumRed Bell Pepper(julienned)

£0.40

0.3cupFresh Mint Leaves(roughly chopped)

£0.50

0.3cupFresh Cilantro Leaves(roughly chopped)

£0.50

0.3cupFresh Basil Leaves(roughly chopped)

£0.50

4leavesGreen Leaf Lettuce(or other leafy green)

£0.30

0.3cupPeanut Butter(creamy)

£0.30

2tablespoonsHoisin Sauce(vegetarian or vegan if needed)

£0.20

1tablespoonRice Vinegar

£0.10

1tablespoonSoy Sauce(or tamari for gluten-free)

£0.05

1teaspoonFish Sauce(optional, or use vegan fish sauce substitute)

£0.05

1teaspoonSesame Oil

£0.10

1cloveGarlic(minced)

£0.05

0.5teaspoonFresh Ginger(grated)

£0.10

0.3teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes(optional, for heat)

£0.05

2tablespoonsWater(to thin the sauce)

Total Cost

£6.20

£1.55 per serving

Instructions

1.
Cook the rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
2.
Prepare the vegetables and herbs by julienning the carrots, cucumber, and bell pepper. Chop the mint, cilantro, and basil. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves.
3.
Make the peanut dipping sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce (or substitute), sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
4.
Prepare your workspace: Fill a shallow dish or pie plate with warm water.
5.
Assemble the summer rolls: Dip one rice paper wrapper into the warm water for a few seconds until it becomes pliable but not too soft. Lay it flat on a clean surface.
6.
Arrange a lettuce leaf in the center of the wrapper. Add a portion of rice noodles, carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, mint, cilantro, and basil on top of the lettuce.
7.
Fold the sides of the wrapper over the filling, then tightly roll from the bottom up, like a burrito.
8.
Repeat with the remaining wrappers and fillings.
9.
Serve the summer rolls immediately with the peanut dipping sauce. Alternatively, you can wrap them individually in plastic wrap and store them in the refrigerator for a few hours.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (200g)

450 kcal / 1883 kJ

Carbs

58g

22% of RDA

Fat

19g

27% of RDA

Protein

15g

30% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

14 g

16% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

4 g

20% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Don't oversoak the rice paper wrappers, or they will become too sticky and difficult to work with.

Arrange the ingredients neatly in the center of the wrapper for a visually appealing roll.

You can add other ingredients like shrimp, tofu, or avocado to customize your summer rolls.

The peanut dipping sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Cooking Equipment

Large Bowl

Small Bowl

Cutting Board

Knife

Pot

Stovetop

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Chef's Tips

Don't oversoak the rice paper wrappers, or they will become too sticky and difficult to work with.

Arrange the ingredients neatly in the center of the wrapper for a visually appealing roll.

You can add other ingredients like shrimp, tofu, or avocado to customize your summer rolls.

The peanut dipping sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

Instructions