One of our favorite appetizers or light lunches is Vietnamese spring rolls. For a while, we required take-out whenever we wanted to indulge, but after a visit to a Vietnamese restaurant in Pennsylvania that offered a “build your own spring roll” option, we realized that it wouldn’t be hard to make our own version of their spring rolls and spring roll sauce! All you need are some fresh veggies, a protein, and spring roll wrappers.
It may take a while to get the hang of actually making the rolls. Expect some ugly rolls and some busted rolls when you first try this recipe! Don’t worry- those are still edible, and it’s a good excuse to sample what you’re making before anyone else gets a bite! If your family is anything like ours, you’ll be fighting over the last spring roll!
To make it feel more like you’re sitting in your favorite Vietnamese restaurant or enjoying some carry-out, we’ve included a recipe for an easy dipping sauce.
Spring roll recipe:
Ingredients:
Rice paper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
1/2 medium white onion
1 package small shrimp
1 bunch fresh cilantro OR 1 bunch fresh mint OR 1 bunch basil
1 package rice noodles
Dipping sauce Ingredients:
1/4 cup Soy sauce
1/4 to 1/2 cup Orange marmalade, depending on thickness you want
1 teaspoon Sugar (optional)
Mix soy sauce and orange marmalade together until blended. Stir in sugar, if desired.
Directions:
To make the spring rolls, begin by cooking the shrimp and rice noodles according to the package directions. While they are cooking, julienne the carrots and cucumbers. Thinly slice the white onion, and prepare a bowl of warm (not hot!) water to soak the rice paper. Tear the herb of your choice into small pieces. Once everything has cooked, dip a piece of rice paper into the warm water for about five seconds until it becomes soft and pliable, but not mushy. Layer a small portion of rice noodles, carrot, cucumber, onion, and shrimp inside the roll, topping with a few pieces of mint, cilantro, or basil. Tuck the bottom and top edges of the rice paper wrapper over the filling, then fold the rest of the rice paper over the filling to form a roll. This step takes practice!
Have you ever made Vietnamese spring rolls?
I’m a big fan of cilantro so these spring rolls are right up my alley. i’ve never tried to make my own before,but it seems easy to do!
I’ve never had a Vietnamese spring roll before. Sounds like a tasty option for a party
I love these Spring Rolls! Look so tasty and easy to make!
I love eating spring rolls, they have such a fresh taste, packed with vitamins! I’ve never attempted to make them myself, I’ll have to give it a try, thanks for the share : )
These look amazing! I’ve never made spring rolls before, but I definitely love to eat them! I’ll have to try these!
Oh yum! I love Vietnamese spring rolls. They are so refreshing and healthy.
I like spring rolls but I’ve never even considered making my own. They sound kind of tricky but I’d like to give it a try.
Spring rolls are high on my list of favorites! They are so yummy and pack a whole bunch of goodness into one little roll.
I have tried Vietnamese spring rolls a few months back and I can say that it’s not only delicious but it’s healthy too. I have to bookmarked this post, I’ll try making one soon. 🙂
wow its delicious and healthy i will try it and for sure my family and friends will like it
Spring rolls are so delicious. I don’t eat them often but when I do I love changes to them, this looks delicious would love to give it a try!
I have never tried a spring roll, but they look easy to make. I think they would taste really good too.
I have never made Vietnamese Spring Rolls before or any other spring rolls for that matter. My boys would love these rolls so I will have to try making them for them. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
I wanna grab it from my screen! I’m sure this is fantastic!
Those spring rolls looks delightful! I will have to try making them! I need to save this to my pinterest account.
Spring rolls are one of my very favorite foods. I’m not much of a cook, so I wont attempt to make them myself. Though I bet yours are delicious!
These look delicious. I always tell myself that I am going to try to cook spring rolls at some point and have yet to do it. You have inspired me to add this to my grocery list.
These look so pretty. I will definitely have to try these. I love trying foods from and inspired by different cultures.
Omg these spring rolls look so tasty!!! I had no idea they were this easy to make. So making these!
These look really yummy. I will have to try to make them, your photo makes them just looks so delicious!
I will have to make these, I absolutely love spring rolls. I like to dip them in duck sauce though 😉 So Have to share a recipe for that too 😉
Oh this is a fun recipe, I have not made spring rolls before but this does look super easy. I will have to try to make them!
These are so cool. I’ve never tried making my own spring rolls before so this would be a really fun recipe.
Well you have made it look very very easy. I’ve only had these in restaurants before. I will give it a shot!
Oh yum! I’ve never tried making my own spring rolls before. I love them, though. Thanks for sharing this easy recipe.
I have never tried to make anything like this. I am trying to find healthier recipes to eat, and this one looks like it would be pretty healthy. I’m kind of excited to try it.
Thank you for sharing this recipe! I LOVE spring rolls, but I’ve never tried making them for myself.
I’ve never thought of making my own spring rolls! I always get take-out when I’m in the mood for spring rolls! I’ll be trying this recipe in the near future!
I love egg rolls but I’ve never had spring rolls before. They sound pretty easy to make.
I love spring rolls, but I’ve never made them myself at home. I’d love to try this recipe this weekend. I think my whole family will love it.
I think my family will love these, too! What a tasty meal idea.
Just like Robin I’ve never made them before but I’ve had quite a lot of them. I think I might just have to try making it using your recipe. Thank you.
I have never made them myself, but I have eaten many of them. They are soooo good.