Homemade Asian Spring Rolls!!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 package Rice Paper Wraps for Spring rolls available at most stores in the Asian food section or at any Asian market; large round ones are easier to work with
- 3 to 4 medium to large carrots sliced really thin lengthwise or julienned
- 4 to 6 cups washed hardy greens spinach, lettuce, basil, cilantro; chopped or sliced
- 1 to 2 red bell peppers sliced lengthwise
- 1 large English seedless cucumber sliced lengthwise or julienned
- 1 bunch green onions sliced lengthwise
- 1 to 2 avocados optional, only include if eating right away
- 1 pound fresh shrimp*
- Peanut sauce
- Sriracha sauce
- Fish sauce optional
Instructions
- If adding shrimp, boil some water. Peel and clean the shrimp. Boil the shrimp until the shrimp starts to turn pink; only a few minutes. Then, slice them in half.
- Wash and prep all of your veggies: Wash your greens, and leave them whole in a bowl and set aside. Julienne your carrots and set aside in a separate bowl. Continue with the rest of the veggies, making sure to keep them all separate, either in bowls or on a large platter or cutting board.
- To make the spring rolls, prepare a clean work surface on a counter top or a large cutting board. You can also just use a large plate.
- Get a large mixing bowl and fill it with very hot tap water or water that you have boiled.
- Take a piece of rice paper and dip it in the bowl of water to soften. You may have to dip and rotate the rice paper in order to get the entire thing wet.
- Remove from the bowl and lay flat on the work space or plate.
- To assemble: start laying your shrimp and all of your veggies (lay down more towards the bottom so it's easier to roll).
- Once you have everything you want in your spring roll, start rolling. Roll from the bottom. Roll as tight as possible; without tearing the rice paper. As you are rolling, fold in the ends and roll to close. (If you've ever rolled a burrito, it's the same technique).
- Serve with dipping sauce & enjoy!
- For the sauce, you can do the following: Store bought: 1) Just use the ready made peanut sauce by itself. 2) Use the peanut sauce and add some sriracha sauce. 3) Use the peanut sauce and add a little fish sauce
- For the sauce: for homemade options, see links below
Notes
Dipping Sauce Options: Go with something spicy or try my tahini dipping sauce! This is a favorite with my kids!
Other Variations to the Spring Rolls:
*Or, if you want to add chicken: Here’s a recipe using spicy Asian chicken: Click here.
Here’s a veggie spring roll recipe using spinach, mangos and asparagus: Click here.
And my kids’ favorite! Chicken and veggie spring rolls with a tahini dressing! Click here for the recipe.