Fresh Spring Rolls Recipe

I quite literally can’t get enough of this fresh spring rolls recipe! Every time I make them, I end up eating waaay more than I probably should. But what’s not to love?! They’re packed with fresh ingredients, are light and perfect for a warm-weather meal, and taste absolutely delicious. To make them even better we’ve included the best peanut dipping sauce to go with them. You really can’t have one without the other 😉 .

Thai food is by far one of my favourite types of food. Something about that fresh blend of salty, sweet, sour, and spicy mixed with so many fresh fruits and vegetables, it all just makes me so happy 🙂 . It’s so vibrant and colourful, and always pleasing to the senses. Making Thai food at home is easier than you might think, with most ingredients now easy to find in local grocery stores.

Fresh Spring Rolls Ingredients

The great thing about this Spring Rolls recipe is that it’s totally customizable. Feel free to play around with the protein, veggies, and herbs to build your perfect Fresh Spring Roll.

Here’s what you’ll need for these amazing Spring Rolls:

• spring roll wrappers – you can find these in the international section of most groceries stores. They’re thin sheets of rice paper that soften quickly with water to make a perfect wrap for these rolls.
• vermicelli rice noodles – these fine rice noodles take minutes to make, and can also be found in the international section of your grocery store
• bibb lettuce, boston lettuce or any soft, leafy lettuce will do
• carrots – grated or cut into thin matchsticks (you can find them pre-cut in the grocery store next to the packages of baby carrots).
• mini cucumbers – we like the smaller cucumbers because they have smaller seeds and are slightly more dense, making them perfect for this spring roll recipe
• red cabbage, sliced as thinly as possible
• fresh basil
• cilantro
• fresh mint – this may seem like a strange ingredient, but you’re going to have to trust us on this one!
• shrimp – we like medium-sized shrimp, about 31-40 per lb size, but you can use whatever size you like.

Other options: consider adding things like spring onions, mango, avocado, or very thinly sliced pork or chicken to your spring rolls.

Things you may need:

• spring roll wrappers
• vermicelli rice noodles
• julienne peeler

Can you make fresh spring rolls a day ahead?

Because spring roll wrappers are so delicate, it’s best to make your rolls the day you serve them. If making a few hours in advance, layer them between a damp towel to keep them from sticking to each other. Keep them covered in the fridge so they stay fresh and don’t dry out.

How do I roll spring rolls?

First, dampen your spring roll wrapper in a plate of warm water for about 10-15 seconds, just until softened and pliable. Be careful not to over-soak them or they will tear.

Lay the wrapper on a cutting board or plate sprinkled lightly with water (to keep wrapper from sticking) and place filling on the bottom third of the wrapper, being careful not to over-fill (or else the roll will tear).

Roll the wrapper over the filling from the bottom up. Fold in the left and right sides of the wrapper over the filling, as snugly as possible.

Continue rolling snugly from the bottom up, until the entire spring roll is wrapped up. Place seam-side down on a plate to serve.

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Sticky & Sweet Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce

Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake with Lemon Glaze

How to make fresh spring rolls

First, wash, chop, and prep all your ingredients. Slice cabbage as thinly as possible. Grate or cut carrots into small matchsticks (you can buy them precut in most grocery stores). Slice cucumber into matchsticks. Separate cilantro, basil, and mint leaves. Cut or tear lettuce leaves if they are very large.

Cook the vermicelli noodles according to package directions (place noodles in very hot/boiling water for approximately 2-4 minutes, until just softened). Don’t oversoak or they will fall apart! Rinse under cold water, drain and set aside.

Assemble the spring rolls. Place a spring roll wrapper in a pie plate or dish with about an inch of warm water in it. Let the spring roll sit for approx. 10-15 seconds until pliable but not too soft.

Lay 2 shrimp and a lettuce leaf on the bottom third of the wrapper followed by vermicelli, carrots, cabbage, cucumber, and fresh herbs.

Snuggly fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in each side. Roll the spring roll up from the bottom until fully wrapped.

Place on a damp towel and cover with another damp towel to keep the fresh spring roll from drying out. Repeat with the rest of the spring roll wrappers. Serve with Peanut Dipping Sauce on the side.

Fresh Spring Rolls Recipe

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