Yesterday, here in Madison, it was the hottest day of the year so far. . 79 degrees!!! It was glorious. I love how the weather causes people to have a smile on their face and a spring in their step. I picked up some tulips and channeled my inner Ina and put a little bouquet together.
The warm, perfect weather and flowers always make me happy. And I love seeing spring produce everywhere.
Spring rolls aren’t new here on my blog but these spring-inspired ones are!
I used all the spring veggies I could get my hands on. . can you see the mangos, fennel and spinach? Ah, these spring rolls were sooooooo good. I’m sharing my tips and suggestions for Entertaining at Home with Asian Spring Rolls on the Kitchenthusiast KitchenAid blog.
If you’ve never had an Asian food inspired party, you need to. They are so fun and, with these spring rolls, we’re talking delicious, easy, and fresh food, and you can even set up the table DIY style!
For me, it’s not a successful spring roll party unless you have a great dipping sauce. Making your own peanut sauce at home is super easy so please try to make your own . . you won’t regret it and it will taste so much better than buying a bottle at the Asian market. Click over for my peanut sauce recipe!
Enjoy!!
Entertaining with Asian Spring Rolls
Ingredients
For the peanut sauce:
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean hot pepper paste
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Roasted peanuts for topping optional
For the spring rolls:
- 1 package Rice Paper Wraps for Spring rolls available at all Asian markets; look for the large round ones, comes with 25 sheets of rice paper
- Large bowl of very hot water
For the spring medley spring rolls:
- 4 cups of fresh baby spinach
- 2 mangos peeled and sliced lengthwise into strips
- 10 to 12 asparagus spears blanched
- 1 to 2 cups radicchio chopped thin
- 1 to 2 cups raw fennel sliced thin (white bulb part only)
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
For the traditional version spring rolls:
- 1/2 large Daikon radish peeled and cut into 3 to 4 inch pieces
- 3 large carrots peeled and cut in half crosswise
- 3 to 4 cups green leaf lettuce shredded or chopped
- 1/2 pound fresh shrimp peeled and cooked
- 1/2 large red bell pepper sliced thin lengthwise
- 1 bunch fresh green onions or scallions cut in half crosswise
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
Instructions
For the peanut sauce:
- Using a large to medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients, from the peanut butter to the sesame oil.
- For the rest of the instructions and to see the full recipe card, please visit The Kitchenthusiast blog.
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Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
April 18, 2015 at 12:33 amYes please, I could eat my weight in these rolls! Love the mango addition and that killer sauce!
Jolena @TheRubyKitchen says
April 18, 2015 at 6:03 amThese look fantastic! I love a good spring roll. I struggle with making sauces for some reason. They are usually a big flop! I am looking forward to trying this one next time I make some 🙂
Kelly says
April 18, 2015 at 8:47 amThese look so fresh and delicious, Alice!! We adore spring rolls and can make a meal out of them. I love the veggies and mango you packed into the spring version and the spicy peanut dipping sauce is perfect!:)
Allie | Baking a Moment says
April 18, 2015 at 9:50 amThat peanut sauce is seriously making my mouth water! And I’m loving all the seasonal veggies you put in here. And the mango! PS your tulip IG yesterday was so inspiring! I want to go out and get some fresh flowers now!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
April 18, 2015 at 10:13 amYay for warmer weather!!
These spring rolls are just gorgeous! Love that peanut sauce!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
April 18, 2015 at 10:39 amLove that you used spring ingredients in your Spring Rolls! They look so light and refreshing!
Judit + Corina @Glamorous Bite says
April 18, 2015 at 12:39 pmBeautiful spring rolls, Alice! Looks so fresh and vibrant and such a brilliant idea for a party 🙂
J+C
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
April 18, 2015 at 2:10 pmLOVE the mango in these! So fresh and summery! Warm weather, flowers and delicious food make everything better!
Christina @ Bake with Christina says
April 18, 2015 at 2:59 pmSpring rolls are literally my favorite thing EVER. Those look SO awesome, and now I definitely have to try making them on my own!! Pinned 🙂
Amanda says
April 18, 2015 at 3:13 pmThese are absolutely gorgeous!
My Inner Chick says
April 18, 2015 at 4:20 pmCan I come over to have some of theses beautiful spring rolls?!
Amaaaaaaaaazing.
Shinee says
April 18, 2015 at 8:04 pmGirl, these looks amazing. It’s screams spring!!! Love the colors!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
April 18, 2015 at 8:09 pmLove spring rolls! I want to eat that plate of beautiful veggies. And yay for warmer weather! It has actually been cold and rainy here so I am hoping this week brings sunny dry weather.
Anne says
April 18, 2015 at 10:33 pmI LOVE SPRING ROLLS!!! These look perfect!
hipfoodiemom says
April 19, 2015 at 7:05 amThank you so much, Anne!
mira says
April 19, 2015 at 10:56 amIt was pretty nice and hot here, too! I can’t believe it 🙂 These spring rolls looks so fresh and colorful, perfect for spring!
Stacey+@+Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
April 19, 2015 at 2:13 pmThese look great Alice! I have been meaning to make spring rolls forever, definitely need to do that soon!
Mir says
April 19, 2015 at 5:54 pmIt was 80 yesterday in DC and I was so dang happy. Too bad we’re back to status quo!
These look ah-may-hay-zing. I lust after peanut sauce almost daily if not more, and these rolls look so incredible. Wish they’d been my dinner!
Joanne says
April 20, 2015 at 6:33 amI love how you actually put spring ingredients IN the spring rolls. So perfect!
hipfoodiemom says
April 20, 2015 at 9:03 amThanks Joanne!!!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
April 20, 2015 at 7:11 amOh spring rolls are my favorite, Alice! I’ve never thought to make my own before, but I think I have to after seeing your recipe. They look absolutely gorgeous! Love the flavors!
David @ Spiced says
April 20, 2015 at 7:44 amI’m loving this recipe, Alice! We often have friends over for casual parties on the back porch during the summer…and I’m thinking we need to do an Asian-inspired party sometime. The mango + fennel in these spring rolls sounds awesome! 🙂
marla says
April 20, 2015 at 8:20 amYes! These are wonderful for entertaining!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
April 20, 2015 at 8:25 amI love spring rolls! Please say you’ll make these for me! They look perfect. 🙂
Sarah | Broma Bakery says
April 20, 2015 at 8:46 amIt was so nice here, too! Then it got cold again. Oh, midwestern spring, you silly thing, you.
CakeSpy says
April 20, 2015 at 9:03 amIt must have been beautiful to feel the warm air on your skin!
What beautiful spring rolls – you’ve given me some bravery with your post and easy to follow instructions! Looks not terribly hard for what amounts to a good showoff food (I like showing off with the foods I serve)
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
April 20, 2015 at 9:26 amWarm weather definitely adds a pep to my step! And these spring rolls are adding a smile to my face this morning. Love spring rolls!
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
April 20, 2015 at 9:27 amWhenever I’m with my sister, we make spring rolls. They’re so fresh and delicious. I love drizzling some peanut sauce over them. 🙂
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
April 20, 2015 at 10:20 amI am just so happy spring is here! These spring rolls are perfect. Every color of the rainbow! And that dipping sauce is amazing!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
April 20, 2015 at 11:16 amThese are gorgeous and so fresh! I love spring rolls – definitely need to try your recipe!
Brian says
April 20, 2015 at 11:27 amAgree that Asian spring rolls can be an awesome way to deviate from the standard when it comes to entertaining a large number of guests.
hipfoodiemom says
April 20, 2015 at 12:05 pmThanks so much, Brian!
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
April 20, 2015 at 12:59 pmYou seriously make the best spring rolls, Alice! I love the flavors you’ve included in these!
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says
April 20, 2015 at 1:13 pmLOVE spring rolls so much! These look so fresh and delicious!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
April 20, 2015 at 4:21 pmYeah for Spring and spring rolls! 79? I can’t even remember what that is like. But soon enough. Soon enough! Cheers, Alice!
Erin@WellPlated says
April 20, 2015 at 5:05 pmHooray for spring AT LAST. This fresh rolls are the perfect way to celebrate!
Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living says
April 20, 2015 at 7:22 pmThese Spring spring rolls are gorgeous – they do make me feel like warm weather is finally on the way. Love all the fresh fillings.
Lindsey+@+American+Heritage+Cooking says
April 20, 2015 at 9:29 pmSo we can all agree that Spring rolls are all about the peanut dipping sauce, right? I live for a thai peanut sauce. LIVE. These rolls look beautiful and a perfect way to usher in the warmer weather! Gorgeous photos!!!!
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic says
April 21, 2015 at 8:55 amI’ve been slightly intimidated to make spring rolls, although I love to eat them. Must try to overcome my fear and try your recipe Alice. They look amazing and so fresh.
hipfoodiemom says
April 21, 2015 at 9:07 amKathy, I hope you give them a try!!! it’s not hard at all and once you practice rolling with the rice paper wraps, it’ll get easier, I promise!!!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
April 21, 2015 at 9:51 amThis rolls scream spring! I love all the beautiful colors and textures that are all rolled up into a tight little package. I routinely whip out my inner Ina too and pick flowers for my kitchen!
ChopinandMysaucepan says
April 21, 2015 at 12:47 pmDear Alice,
These rolls are so fresh and always a great summer treat. They are always the first to go during summer BBQs.
Liz says
April 23, 2015 at 7:42 pmNow this is a party I’d love to attend! Today does not feel like spring, but I’d forget about the freeze if I had a plate of these lovely spring rolls to distract me 🙂
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
April 23, 2015 at 9:00 pmThese look so delicious, Alice! I love spring rolls but I’ve never made them myself. And that peanut sauce looks to die for!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
May 3, 2015 at 11:43 amThese are so pretty! They look so fresh and tasty. I’ve never made spring rolls at home, but now I’m totally inspired 🙂
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May 4, 2015 at 1:50 pmI would love to get on your mailing list! Thanks, Terri
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