Rice Paper Summer Rolls with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce

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Fresh Vietnamese-style rice paper rolls filled with crunchy vegetables and herbs, served alongside a creamy, spicy peanut sauce. This vietnamese-inspired snacks (vegetarian, gluten free) ready in about 30 minutes turns rice paper wrappers, carrot, cucumber into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. 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 Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cook 100 g rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water. Julienne 1 medium carrot and 1 medium cucumber into thin matchsticks.
  2. Step 2: Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Dip 1 rice paper wrapper into the water for 10 seconds until soft but still slightly firm, then lay flat on a clean surface.
  3. Step 3: Place a small handful of noodles, 2 carrot sticks, 2 cucumber sticks, 2 fresh mint leaves, and 2 fresh cilantro leaves near the bottom edge of the wrapper. Fold in the sides and tightly roll up to enclose the filling. Repeat with remaining wrappers and ingredients.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp peanut butter, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tsp sriracha sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 3 tbsp water until smooth and creamy.
  5. Step 5: Serve the summer rolls with the spicy peanut dipping sauce on the side for dipping.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Rice Paper Summer Rolls with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (25 min prep + 5 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 Rice Paper Summer Rolls with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for crisp items, or in the fridge for anything dairy- or produce-based, for up to 3–5 days. Re-crisp baked snacks in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes if they soften.

Can I substitute ingredients in Rice Paper Summer Rolls with Spicy 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 Rice Paper Summer Rolls with Spicy Peanut Dipping 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 Rice Paper Summer Rolls with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce vegetarian?

Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian, 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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