Vietnamese-Inspired Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce

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Light and refreshing rice paper spring rolls stuffed with crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and shrimp, served alongside a rich and tangy peanut dipping sauce. This Vietnamese-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs rice paper wrappers, cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, rice vermicelli noodles for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 270 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 270 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cook 2 oz dry rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, drain, and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the peanut dipping sauce by whisking together 1/4 cup peanut butter, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/4 cup warm water until smooth and creamy.
  3. Step 3: Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Dip 1 rice paper wrapper into the water for 10-15 seconds until pliable but not too soft. Place on a clean flat surface.
  4. Step 4: On the lower third of the wrapper, layer 2 cooked shrimp (halved lengthwise), a small handful of cooked rice vermicelli, 2 tbsp julienned carrot, 2 tbsp julienned cucumber, 2 mint leaves, 2 cilantro leaves, and 1 tbsp sliced green onion.
  5. Step 5: Fold the sides of the wrapper over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom up to enclose all ingredients. Repeat with remaining wrappers and fillings.
  6. Step 6: Serve the spring rolls with the peanut dipping sauce sprinkled with 2 tbsp crushed peanuts for added texture.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Vietnamese-Inspired Fresh Spring 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 Vietnamese-Inspired Fresh Spring 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 rice paper wrappers from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Vietnamese-Inspired Fresh Spring 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 Vietnamese-Inspired Fresh Spring Rolls with 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.

What goes well with Vietnamese-Inspired Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce?

Vietnamese sandwiches & wraps 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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