If you’re a fan of Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls like I am but looking for a healthier twist, you’ve got to give Fresh Spring Rolls a try! This rice paper roll version is like a breath of fresh air—light and bursting with vibrant flavors.

Vietnamese fresh spring rolls recipe

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls, known as Goi Cuon, are a popular dish in Vietnamese cuisine, celebrated for their freshness and vibrant flavors. These rolls consist of a delicate rice paper wrapper filled with a variety of fresh ingredients:

Proteins: Common choices are boiled shrimp, pork, or chicken.
Vegetables: Crisp lettuce, cucumber, and carrots are frequently used.
Herbs: Fresh herbs like mint and cilantro add aromatic flavors.
Noodles: Vermicelli rice noodles provide a satisfying texture.

Vietnamese fresh spring rolls with shrimps and meats — Homemade Vietnamese fresh spring rolls

Unlike their fried counterparts, these rolls are a see-through dish. This means you can see through their colorful medley of fresh ingredients. The healthy part is you don’t need to fry them. Just soak the rice paper wrappers in water, assemble your favorite fillings, roll them up, and you’re good to go. It’s an easy way to prepare a wholesome meal, perfect for gatherings or a quick, guilt-free snack.

These Vietnamese spring rolls are served with a savory peanut sauce. So, here is how to make Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls:

Healthy spring rolls with peanut butter sauce

Goi Cuon – Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls Recipe

Light, healthy, and refreshing rice paper rolls filled with shrimp, pork, vermicelli noodles, and crisp vegetables. Perfect for warm days, appetizers, or light meals.

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Total Time 35

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine Asian, Vietnamese

Servings rolls

Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients

For the pork and shrimp spring rolls

10 rice paper sheets
10 large shrimp
1/2 pound lean pork
Rice vermicelli noodles
250 g lettuce
50 g chives
Fresh herbs (Perilla and basil) a handful of each

For the spring roll dipping sauce

5 tbsp salted soy bean
1½ tbsp peanut butter
1 tsp roasted peanuts
1 tsp minced red chili
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions

Making Fresh Spring Rolls

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from water, let them cool, peel and devein them, and then cut each shrimp in half lengthwise.
In a pot of boiling water, add the pork. Boil for about 30 minutes or until the pork is fully cooked. Make sure it’s no longer pink in the center. Remove the pork from the boiling water, let it cool, and thinly slice it.
Cook rice vermicelli according to package instructions.
Fill a shallow dish with water. Dip a rice paper sheet into the water for about 3-4 seconds. Place it on a flat and clean surface.
On the lower third of the rice paper, place a couple of shrimp halves, some pork slices, a small handful of noodles, lettuce, chives, and herbs.
Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling, then roll from the bottom, tucking the fillings in tightly. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

Vietnamese peanut sauce recipe

In a blender, combine salted soy beans with 8 tablespoons of filtered water. Blend until you achieve a smooth consistency.
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until it turns a golden yellow.
Incorporate the blended salted soy bean mixture from step 1 into the pan. Add peanut butter and sugar, stirring well until the sauce thickens. Adjust the seasoning to taste and then turn off the stove.
Transfer the prepared soy sauce to a bowl. Sprinkle crushed roasted peanuts and minced chili into the sauce.

Notes

You can create a simpler version of the Vietnamese Spring Roll Sauce. Here’s how to make:

– In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of filtered water. Stir the mixture thoroughly until the sugar completely dissolves.

– Add 3 tablespoons of lemon juice and 5 tablespoons of fish sauce to the bowl, continuing to stir the ingredients well.

– Once the liquid components are seamlessly blended, add all the minced garlic and chili. Keep stirring until everything comes together harmoniously.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal

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Variations

1. Central Style: Features pork belly, rice sheets, green vegetables, and a special anchovy sauce. Diners assemble these rolls themselves, sometimes adding green bananas, mango, and star fruit for a tangy twist.

2. Southern Style: Made with boiled shrimp, pork belly, rice vermicelli, fresh herbs (like mint and cilantro), and lettuce, all wrapped in rice paper. This version is known for its vibrant look, often displaying shrimp on the outside. It’s served with peanut or hoisin dipping sauce.

3. Northern Style: Uses thinly sliced pig’s ear mixed with garlic and lime juice, served with a light sweet-and-sour fish sauce. Popular as a street food in Hanoi, this version has a more exotic flavor profile.

4. Pho Spring Rolls (Phở cuốn): Filled with beef, herbs, and vegetables wrapped in fresh rice sheets instead of dried rice paper. A salty-sour dipping sauce completes this roll, popular around Truc Bach Lake in Hanoi.

5. Vegetarian Lettuce Rolls: A lighter option filled with vegetables and tofu. Often paired with a thick peanut or ginger sauce, these rolls offer a healthier choice.

6. Crab Spring Rolls (Nem cua bể): Originating from Hai Phong, these rolls are filled with crab meat, shrimp, pork, wood ear mushrooms, and glass noodles. They are deep-fried to golden perfection and served hot.

7. Bo Bia (Chinese Sausage Rolls): Filled with Chinese sausage, eggs, carrots, jicama, and herbs, wrapped in rice paper. These rolls are paired with hoisin sauce or peanut butter sauce.

Pairing suggestions

1. Dipping Sauces

Nuoc cham: A classic Vietnamese sauce made with fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and chili, offering a balanced salty-sweet-sour taste.
Peanut Sauce: Rich and creamy, this sauce often includes hoisin and peanut butter, adding a smooth contrast to the fresh rolls.
Soy-based Sauces: A simple mix of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ginger creates a flavorful dip.
Sweet Thai Chili Sauce: A sweeter choice that pairs nicely with the rolls’ savory ingredients.

2. Drinks

Iced Tea: Jasmine or green iced tea is refreshing, especially in warm weather.
Fruit Juices: Fresh lime or mango juice adds a refreshing touch.

3. Accompanying Dishes

Grilled Meats: Grilled chicken or pork make a tasty match with the rolls.
Salads: A light salad adds freshness without overpowering the spring rolls’ delicate flavors, like the Green Papaya Salad.

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Vietnamese fresh spring rolls recipe