True-to-Source Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls
Hand-rolled rice paper rolls with perfectly balanced herbs, shrimp, and vermicelli, featuring authentic dipping sauce with real fish sauce depth. This vietnamese-inspired asian ready in about 30 minutes pairs inch rice paper wrappers, peeled and deveined shrimp, rice vermicelli 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 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. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 10, 10-inch rice paper wrappers
- 8 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 4 oz rice vermicelli
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 1 medium, julienned carrot
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook 4 oz rice vermicelli in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Step 2: Heat a skillet over medium-high; add 8 oz shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then set aside.
- Step 3: Prepare dipping sauce by whisking 3 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1/4 cup water until sugar dissolves.
- Step 4: Soak 1 rice paper wrapper in warm water for 10 seconds until pliable, then place on a clean surface.
- Step 5: Layer 1/4 cup vermicelli, 2 shrimp, 1/4 cup mint, 1/4 cup cilantro, 1/2 cup bean sprouts, and 1/4 cup julienned carrot in the center of the wrapper.
- Step 6: Fold bottom edge over filling, tuck in sides, and roll tightly toward the top, sealing with a little water on the edge.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does True-to-Source Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls 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 True-to-Source Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls?
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 inch rice paper wrappers from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in True-to-Source Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls?
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 True-to-Source Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls 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.
What goes well with True-to-Source Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls?
Vietnamese asian 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Swapped butter for olive oil to keep it lighter. Still delicious.
- ★★★★☆
Tasty recipe. I'd add a bit more seasoning next time.
- ★★★☆☆
It was fine. Came out a bit bland for my taste.
