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Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls

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Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls are fresh, vibrant, and versatile wraps filled with noodles, vegetables, herbs, and protein, served with a flavorful dipping sauce. They make a healthy, gluten-free meal or appetizer that’s easy to customize and assemble.

Ingredients

  • 8 rice paper wrappers
  • 1 cup cooked shrimp, tofu, or grilled chicken (sliced)
  • 4 oz vermicelli rice noodles
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1/2 cucumber, julienned
  • 8 lettuce leaves or butter lettuce
  • 1/2 cup fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, Thai basil)
  • 1/2 cup bean sprouts (optional)
  • Dipping sauce (hoisin-peanut sauce or nuoc cham)

Instructions

  1. Cook vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
  2. Prepare all fillings: slice shrimp or tofu, julienne carrots and cucumber, and wash herbs and lettuce.
  3. Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper in the water for about 5 seconds, then lay it flat on a clean surface or damp towel.
  4. Layer a lettuce leaf, noodles, herbs, vegetables, and protein on the bottom third of the wrapper.
  5. Fold the sides inward and roll tightly from the bottom up, like a burrito.
  6. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
  7. Serve immediately with your preferred dipping sauce.

Notes

Use tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian or vegan option.Add mango or avocado for a sweet and creamy twist.Wrap leftovers in plastic wrap to prevent drying out.Do not freeze rice paper rolls.Serve chilled or at room temperature for best texture.

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