Crunchy Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce

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Fresh rice paper rolls packed with crisp vegetables, herbs, and shrimp, served with a creamy, spicy peanut dipping sauce. This Vietnamese-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs rice paper wrappers, carrot, julienned, cucumber, julienned for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare the peanut sauce by whisking together 1/3 cup peanut butter, 3 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sriracha, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tbsp lime juice in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Dip one rice paper wrapper into a large shallow bowl of warm water for 10 seconds until pliable but not too soft. Lay flat on a clean surface.
  3. Step 3: In the lower third of the wrapper, place 1/8 cup cooked rice vermicelli noodles, 3 halved cooked shrimp arranged in a row, 2 tbsp julienned carrot, 2 tbsp julienned cucumber, and a small handful of fresh mint, cilantro, and basil leaves.
  4. Step 4: Fold the bottom edge over the filling, then fold in the sides tightly. Roll up firmly from bottom to top to enclose the filling completely. Repeat with remaining wrappers and ingredients.
  5. Step 5: Serve the rolls on a platter with the spicy peanut sauce sprinkled with 2 tbsp crushed peanuts for dipping.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Crunchy Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (25 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Crunchy Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep rice paper wrappers from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Crunchy Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Crunchy Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Crunchy Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce gluten free?

Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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