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Vietnamese Spring Rolls Recipe

These simple rolls are packed full of flavor and are very versatile. You can switch up the fillings to suit your family's tastes and preferences.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Asian
Keyword rice noodles
Prep Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 549kcal
Author Nicole Johnson

Ingredients

  • 1 pork tenderloin
  • 12 rice paper wrappers
  • 12 lettuce leaves
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • 9 large cooked shrimp halved
  • 1 Asian or English cucumber julienned
  • 2 cups cooked rice noodles

Pork Rub

  • 1 teaspoon lemongrass paste
  • 2 teaspoons garlic paste
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Peanut Sauce

  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sambal optional
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup water

Instructions

Prepare Pork Tenderloin:

  • Mix lemongrass paste, garlic paste, salt, and pepper to create a rub.
  • Rub the mixture all over the pork tenderloin.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat, around 375°F.
  • Grill pork tenderloin for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  • Let rest, then slice thinly.

Cook Rice Noodles:

  • Cook according to package instructions.
  • Rinse with cold water and drain well.

Prepare Peanut Sauce:

  • Heat avocado oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  • Add hoisin sauce, sambal, peanut butter, and water.
  • Stir until smooth and heated through. Adjust consistency with more water if needed.

Assemble Spring Rolls:

  • Fill a large bowl with warm water.
  • Dip a rice paper wrapper in water for about 2-3 seconds. It should still feel a little hard. It'll continue to soften as you add ingredients.
  • Place wrapper on a flat surface.
  • Lay a lettuce leaf in the center.
  • Add a small amount of rice noodles, bean sprouts, cilantro, cucumber, and a few slices of pork and shrimp halves.
  • Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll tightly.
  • Repeat assembly for all 12 wrappers.
  • Serve spring rolls with peanut sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 67g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 1365mg | Potassium: 1403mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3656IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 4mg