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Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Fresh) served and ready to eat
Vietnamese Appetizers Snacks Lunch

Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Fresh)

Translucent rice paper rolls filled with prawns, pork, rice vermicelli, herbs and lettuce — Vietnamese summer eating.

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30 minPrep
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10 minCook
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3Serves
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MediumLevel
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Ingredients

  • 12 sheets rice paper (banh trang)
  • 24 cooked prawns, halved lengthways
  • 200g cooked pork belly, sliced thin
  • 100g rice vermicelli, cooked
  • Lettuce leaves, mint, coriander, Vietnamese mint, perilla
  • For peanut dip: 4 tbsp hoisin, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 garlic clove, 100ml water, peanuts to top

Instructions

  1. Dip a rice paper sheet in warm water 5 seconds; lay flat.
  2. Place 2 prawn halves cut-side up across the centre (cut-side shows through).
  3. Add a small mound of vermicelli, pork, lettuce and herbs.
  4. Fold sides in; roll up tightly.
  5. Repeat.
  6. Make dip: whisk all ingredients; sprinkle peanuts on top.
  7. Cover finished rolls with damp cloth.
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Tara’s tips

  • Don't over-soak the rice paper — softens further as you roll.
  • Roll tight.

Serving suggestions

  • Eat fresh with peanut dip.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh; cover with damp cloth.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Vegan version?

Use tofu and skip prawns and pork.

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