🥢 Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls Recipe (Gỏi Cuốn)
Light, Healthy & Easy Rice Paper Rolls with a Delicious Dipping Sauce!
Vietnamese Spring Rolls, or Gỏi Cuốn, are fresh, not fried, and filled with crisp vegetables, vermicelli noodles, shrimp or tofu, and fragrant herbs — all wrapped in delicate rice paper. Served cold with a savory hoisin peanut or nước chấm dipping sauce, they’re perfect as a starter, snack, or light meal. Refreshing, easy to assemble, and fun to customize!
⭐ Why You’ll Love These Spring Rolls
- 🥬 Healthy, light, and naturally gluten-free
- 🥢 Great for meal prep or party platters
- 🌱 Customizable with your favorite fillings
- ⏱️ No cooking required except boiling noodles/shrimp
- 🧄 Paired with flavorful dipping sauces
📝 Ingredients (Makes 8 Rolls)
For the Spring Rolls:
- 8 rice paper wrappers (22cm size)
- 1/2 lb (225g) shrimp, peeled, cooked, and sliced in half
- 2 oz (60g) rice vermicelli noodles, cooked
- 1 cup lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup julienned cucumber
- 1/2 cup fresh herbs (mint, basil, cilantro)
Optional Add-Ins:
- Sliced avocado
- Tofu (pan-fried or baked)
- Bell peppers
- Purple cabbage
🥣 For the Peanut Dipping Sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1–2 tbsp warm water (to thin)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- Crushed peanuts and chili flakes (for garnish)
🍽️ Instructions
Step 1: Prep Ingredients
- Cook vermicelli noodles according to package instructions and drain.
- Wash and prep vegetables and herbs.
- Boil shrimp for 2–3 minutes, then slice in half lengthwise.
Step 2: Soften the Rice Paper
- Fill a large shallow bowl or plate with warm water.
- Dip one rice paper sheet for 5–10 seconds until pliable (not too soft).
- Lay flat on a clean, damp towel or board.
Step 3: Fill and Roll
- Layer lettuce, noodles, herbs, carrots, cucumbers, and shrimp (pink side down) in the center.
- Fold the sides over, then roll tightly like a burrito.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Step 4: Make the Peanut Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix hoisin sauce, peanut butter, soy sauce, and vinegar.
- Add warm water to reach desired consistency.
- Garnish with crushed peanuts or chili oil if desired.
👩🍳 Tips for Success
- Don’t over-soak rice paper – it will tear easily.
- Keep ingredients dry before assembling to prevent soggy rolls.
- Roll tightly but gently to avoid tearing.
- Cover rolls with a damp cloth if not serving immediately.
🥗 Serving Suggestions
- Serve with peanut hoisin sauce or nước chấm (Vietnamese dipping sauce with fish sauce, lime, garlic, and chili)
- Add a side of pickled veggies for a fresh crunch
- Pair with jasmine iced tea or Vietnamese iced coffee
📦 Storage
- Best enjoyed fresh the same day
- Store tightly wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 1 day in the fridge
- Keep dipping sauce in a separate container
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Save this Vietnamese Spring Rolls Recipe (Gỏi Cuốn) for your next healthy lunch, appetizer board, or party platter!
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