Spring Roll Recipe

Mak Erot

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Apr 05, 2025

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Spring Rolls: A Delicious and Refreshing Recipe

Spring rolls are a delightful and versatile dish, perfect as an appetizer or a light meal. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to making delicious spring rolls at home, whether you prefer fresh or fried versions. Let's dive in!

Ingredients:

This recipe yields approximately 12 spring rolls. Adjust ingredient quantities as needed.

For the Filling:

• 1 cup cooked vermicelli rice noodles (soaked and drained)
• 1 cup shredded cooked chicken or pork (optional, for a vegetarian option, omit or substitute with tofu)
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped bean sprouts
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian option)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Spring Roll Wrappers:

• 1 package (approximately 12) spring roll wrappers (rice paper wrappers)

For the Dipping Sauce (optional):

• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon water (adjust for desired consistency)

Instructions:

Preparing the Filling:

1. Cook the Noodles: Prepare vermicelli rice noodles according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain well to prevent sticking.
2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently combine the cooked noodles, cooked meat (if using), carrots, lettuce, mint, cilantro, and bean sprouts.
3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce (or soy sauce), lime juice, sesame oil, and black pepper.
4. Dress the Filling: Pour the dressing over the filling mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Do not overmix.

Assembling the Spring Rolls:

1. Prepare Your Workspace: Fill a large, shallow dish with warm water. This will help keep the rice paper wrappers pliable.
2. Soften the Wrapper: Dip one rice paper wrapper into the warm water for a few seconds, until softened. Lay it flat on a clean, damp surface (a kitchen towel works well).
3. Add the Filling: Place a small amount of the filling mixture (about 2-3 tablespoons) in the center of the wrapper.
4. Roll it Up: Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper over the filling. Then, fold in the sides and tightly roll up the spring roll, tucking in the filling as you go.
5. Repeat: Repeat steps 2-4 with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Preparing the Dipping Sauce (Optional):

1. Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or brown sugar), and water until smooth and creamy. Adjust the amount of water to achieve your preferred consistency.

Serving:

Serve your fresh spring rolls immediately with the peanut sauce (or your dipping sauce of choice). For fried spring rolls, you can lightly pan-fry or deep-fry them until golden brown and crispy. Remember to adjust cooking time according to your preferred crispiness.

Tips and Variations:

• Customize your filling: Feel free to experiment with different vegetables, such as bell peppers, cucumbers, or mushrooms. Shrimp or tofu are also excellent additions.
• Make it ahead: The filling can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Different dipping sauces: Try other dipping sauces like sweet chili sauce, hoisin sauce, or a simple soy sauce-vinegar mixture.

Enjoy your homemade spring rolls! They are a healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion. Remember to share your creations with friends and family!