Gỏi Cuốn (Fresh Spring Rolls)

Soft rice-paper rolls with prawns, noodles and herbs, and a peanut dip.

Vietnamese · RR Moderate · 30 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 12 rice paper sheets
  • 100 g rice noodles
  • 200 g cooked prawns or chicken
  • 1 lettuce
  • 1 carrot, in strips
  • 1 handful mint, coriander (optional)
  • 3 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar

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Method

  1. Cook and drain the noodles.
  2. Dip a rice paper sheet in warm water for 5 seconds and lay flat.
  3. Add lettuce, noodles, carrot, herbs and prawns, then fold in the sides and roll tightly.
  4. For the dip, whisk peanut butter, soy, sugar and hot water.

Cheaper swaps & tips

  • Skip the meat and add more veg for a vegan version.