Description
These Vegetable Spring Rolls are a fresh and healthy Asian-inspired appetizer featuring crisp shredded vegetables, fresh herbs, and optional rice noodles wrapped in delicate rice paper. Perfect as a light snack or party starter, they require no cooking and come together quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
Wrap and Base
- 8–10 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup cooked rice noodles or vermicelli (optional)
Vegetables
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup cucumber, julienned
Herbs
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Other
- Warm water for softening wrappers
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables and herbs: Shred the carrots and purple cabbage, thinly slice the red bell pepper, julienne the cucumber, and gather the fresh mint, basil, and cilantro leaves. Set up a clean work surface along with a shallow dish filled with warm water for softening the rice paper wrappers.
- Soften the rice paper wrappers: Dip one rice paper wrapper into the warm water for 5 to 10 seconds until it softens slightly but is still pliable. Lay it flat on a damp surface or plate to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the rolls: In the center of the softened wrapper, layer a small amount of the cooked rice noodles if using, followed by shredded carrots, bell pepper, cabbage, cucumber, and a few leaves of each fresh herb. Be careful not to overfill to ensure easy rolling.
- Roll the spring rolls: Fold the sides of the wrapper inward over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom up, similar to a burrito, sealing all the ingredients inside. Repeat this process with the remaining wrappers and fillings.
- Serve fresh: Arrange the spring rolls on a plate without letting them touch to prevent sticking. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces like peanut, hoisin, or sweet chili sauce for a delicious accompaniment.
Notes
- Keep spring rolls separated on the plate to prevent them from sticking together.
- For added crunch, include lettuce leaves or add thinly sliced avocado for a creamy texture.
- These spring rolls are best enjoyed fresh on the day they are made as the rice paper can harden when stored.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
