Vietnamese Pork and Herb Rice Paper Wraps with Peanut Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

Fresh rice paper wraps filled with savory ground pork, aromatic herbs, and crisp vegetables served alongside a creamy, tangy peanut dipping sauce. This vietnamese-inspired sandwiches & wraps ready in about 30 minutes pairs ground pork, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

★ 4.2 (15 ratings) Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 8 oz ground pork, breaking up with a spoon, and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tbsp fish sauce and 1 tsp brown sugar, cooking for another 2 minutes until the pork is fully seasoned and caramelized. Remove from heat.
  3. Step 3: Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper for 10 seconds until soft but still slightly firm.
  4. Step 4: Lay softened rice paper flat and place 2 tbsp cooked pork, 1 tbsp shredded carrot, 1 tbsp julienned cucumber, 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, and 1 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves near the edge.
  5. Step 5: Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling and roll tightly away from you to form a wrap. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  6. Step 6: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 2 tbsp water until smooth.
  7. Step 7: Serve the wraps with the peanut dipping sauce sprinkled with 2 tbsp crushed peanuts.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Vietnamese Pork and Herb Rice Paper Wraps 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 Pork and Herb Rice Paper Wraps 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 ground pork from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Vietnamese Pork and Herb Rice Paper Wraps 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 Pork and Herb Rice Paper Wraps 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 Pork and Herb Rice Paper Wraps 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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