Chef johns fresh spring rolls –Are you ready to roll into a world of flavor that’ll make your taste buds dance? Today, we’re diving into the delightful realm of Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce! These little bundles of joy are like a flavor party you can hold in your hand. Perfect for any occasion, they are fresh, crunchy, and oh-so-dippable! Let’s get rolling, shall we?
Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Time to assemble your ingredients! Here’s what you’ll need to create these culinary masterpieces:
- 8 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup cooked noodles (rice or vermicelli)
- 1 cup shrimp or tofu, cooked and sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber, julienned
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 1 cup mint leaves
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- Fresh sprigs of cilantro (optional)
Now, here comes the fun part: the peanut sauce that will have you licking the bowl clean!
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Water to thin out the sauce
Instructions
- First things first, prepare your peanut sauce. In a small bowl, mix together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and minced garlic. Add water gradually until you reach your desired consistency. Set aside because trust me, you’ll want to dip in later!
- Now, let’s talk rice paper wrappers. Fill a large bowl with warm water and dip a rice paper wrapper into it for about 10-15 seconds, or until it softens up. Be gentle – they can tear easily!
- Lay the softened wrapper flat on a clean surface. It’s like a blank canvas, so let’s start painting!
- Start layering your fillings in the middle of the wrapper: noodles, shrimp or tofu, carrots, cucumber, basil, mint, and lettuce – get fancy with it!
- Now for the folding magic! Fold the sides over the filling, then tightly roll from the bottom up, tucking your fillings in as you go. Repeat this with the remaining wrappers and fillings.
- Finally, serve these beauties alongside that peanut sauce we whipped up earlier, and prepare for the taste explosion!
Enjoy your fresh spring rolls that are not just healthy but also packed with flavor! They’re perfect for sharing, or you know, just keeping all to yourself. Your secret is safe with me!