Fresh Vietnamese Pork and Herb Rice Paper Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

Light and fresh rice paper rolls filled with marinated pork, crisp vegetables, and aromatic herbs served with a creamy peanut dipping sauce. This vietnamese-inspired pork ready in about 30 minutes pairs sheets rice paper wrappers, ground pork, fish sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 6 Vietnamese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, mix 1 lb ground pork with 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 2 minced garlic cloves; let marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the pork mixture for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spatula; set aside to cool.
  3. Step 3: Prepare 4 oz rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
  4. Step 4: To assemble, fill a shallow dish with warm water and soak one rice paper wrapper for 15 seconds until pliable; lay flat on a clean surface.
  5. Step 5: Place a small handful of cooked pork, a small portion of noodles, julienned 1 large carrot and 1 medium cucumber, and a few leaves each of fresh mint, cilantro, and Thai basil near the bottom third of the wrapper.
  6. Step 6: Fold the sides inward, then roll tightly from the bottom up to enclose the filling; repeat with remaining wrappers.
  7. Step 7: For the dipping sauce, whisk together 1/3 cup peanut butter, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 cup warm water until smooth.
  8. Step 8: Serve the rolls with the peanut dipping sauce garnished with 2 tbsp crushed peanuts.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Fresh Vietnamese Pork and Herb Rice Paper Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (20 min prep + 10 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 Fresh Vietnamese Pork and Herb Rice Paper Rolls with Peanut Dipping 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 sheets rice paper wrappers from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Fresh Vietnamese Pork and Herb Rice Paper Rolls with Peanut Dipping 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 Fresh Vietnamese Pork and Herb Rice Paper Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). 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.

What goes well with Fresh Vietnamese Pork and Herb Rice Paper Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce?

Vietnamese pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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