Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
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Loading... - Banyu Saputra
- 12 Aug 2022
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Fresh Spring Rolls are probably my favorite appetizer of all time! I don’t know if it’s the fresh and colorful veggies or the dreamy peanut sauce that they get dunked in. This peanut sauce is so good you will want to drink it and lick the bowl clean!
I love to pick a variety of veggies for color, texture, and flavor. A few of my favorites include: lettuce, bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, and cabbage. I also add avocado because avocado makes everything better.
Spring rolls are fun to make for parties. We like to have all of the ingredients prepped and ready so when the guests arrive they can make their own spring rolls. It is a fun and interactive way to get the party going.
Don’t be scared, they are easy to roll, just like making a burrito, once you get the hang of it you will be a spring roll pro! Practice makes perfect. Rock and roll!
I also like to eat these spring rolls for lunch or a light dinner, especially in the summertime. They are refreshing and full of flavor.
Spring Roll Ingredients
· Rice paper (spring roll wrappers)– you can find the round spring roll wrappers at most grocery stores in the Asian aisle.
· Vermicelli rice noodles– thin rice noodles also called rice sticks or maifun. The cooking time of the noodles varies across brands so make sure you follow the package instructions.
· Lettuce– I love the texture of butter lettuce, but red or green leaf lettuce will work too.
· Bell peppers– I like to use red and yellow bell peppers for color. Cut them into thin strips.
· Carrot-thinly sliced.
· Purple cabbage– for crunch and color.
· Cucumbers– use Persian or English cucumbers, again, thinly sliced.
· Avocado– I love adding avocado for a creamy element.
· Herbs-fresh mint, basil (regular or Thai), and cilantro leaves.
Peanut Sauce
· Peanut butter– I like to use creamy natural peanut butter.
· Hoisin sauce– adds a nice sweetness.
· Rice wine vinegar– for a little tang.
· Soy sauce– use low sodium soy sauce. If you need the spring rolls to be gluten-free, make sure you use Tamari.
· Garlic– minced fresh garlic.
· Ginger– make sure you use fresh ginger. The flavor is SO good!
· Sriracha– for a little heat.
· Hot water– to thin out the peanut sauce.
· Chopped peanuts– for garnish.
To make the peanut sauce, in a medium bowl, stir together all of the ingredients, except for the water and chopped peanuts. Whisk in the hot water until sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little more water until desired consistency is reached. Pour in a serving bowl and garnish with chopped peanuts. Set aside until ready to serve.
Set Up the Work Station
Before you get started, make sure your work station is set up and ready to go.
· Have all of your veggies cut up and your ingredients laid out.
· Cook the noodles, according to package directions.
· Lay a damp, linen-free towel over a clean work surface. You will roll the spring rolls directly on the towel.
· You need to dip the rice paper in water to soften it up. Put warm water in a pie plate or shallow bowl. Make sure the water isn’t too hot.
· Have a platter or plate ready to place the spring rolls on.
