**Spring rolls**, also known as fresh rolls or summer rolls, are a popular Southeast Asian appetizer or snack. They are made with fresh rice paper wrappers that are filled with various ingredients, such as shrimp, pork, vegetables, and herbs. The rolls are then dipped in a flavorful dipping sauce before being eaten.
This article provides three delicious dipping sauce recipes that are perfect for spring rolls. The first recipe is a classic Vietnamese dipping sauce called **nuoc cham**. It is made with fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, and sugar. The second recipe is a Thai peanut sauce made with peanut butter, coconut milk, and red curry paste. The third recipe is a sweet and sour dipping sauce made with pineapple, vinegar, and soy sauce.
All three of these dipping sauces are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your dipping sauce spicy, sweet, or sour, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love. So gather your ingredients and get ready to make some delicious spring rolls and dipping sauces!
DIPPING SAUCE FOR SPRING ROLLS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories condiment
Time 5m
Yield 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and transfer to a serving dish. Combine and serve with prepared frozen spring rolls.
FRESH VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS WITH TWO DIPPING SAUCES
Steps:
- Combine all vegetables in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Lay the spring roll wrappers on a flat surface, pointed edge toward you. Put a 1/8 of the filling in the bottom third of the wrapper, bring the pointed edge over the filling, fold in the sides tightly. Dab the top pointed edge with water and roll tightly. Serve with sauces.
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth, add cilantro just before serving.
SPRING ROLLS WITH SOY-GINGER DIPPING SAUCE
Categories turkey Appetizer Fry Fall Bon Appétit Seattle Washington Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Cook noodles in pot of boiling water until tender, about 1 minute. Drain. Rinse with cold water. Drain well. Coarsely chop. Place noodles in bowl. Mix in next 7 ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place 1 egg roll wrapper on work surface. Place 1/4 cup shrimp mixture in 3-inch-long log down center of wrapper. Fold bottom of wrapper over filling, then fold in sides of wrapper over filling. Brush top edge of wrapper with egg. Roll up tightly, pressing to seal edge. Repeat with remaining wrappers and shrimp mixture. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
- Pour oil into heavy large pot to depth of 3 inches. Heat to 350°F. Working in batches, add rolls to oil; deep-fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.
- To make soy-ginger dipping sauce:
- Whisk all ingredients in bowl to blend. Makes about 1 cup.
VIETNAMESE SPRING ROLLS WITH DIPPING SAUCE
These Vietnamese spring rolls are the perfect recipe for beating the heat. Poached shrimp, rice noodles, herbs, and lettuce are rolled into a thin rice wrapper. Serve with the sweet and sour dipping sauce.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Set the dipping sauce aside.
- Fill a large bowl with room temperature water. Add rice vermicelli and soak for 1 hour.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drop in shrimp and cook until curled and pink, about 1 minute. Remove the shrimp and drain. Slice each shrimp in half lengthwise. Transfer rice vermicelli noodles to the pot of boiling water and cook for 1 minute. Remove and drain in a colander. Immediately rinse the vermicelli with cold water, stirring to separate the noodles.
- To assemble the rolls, dip 1 rice wrapper in a large bowl of room temperature water for a few seconds to soften. Place wrapper on a work surface and top with 4 shrimp halves, 1/4 of the chopped lettuce, 1/2 ounce vermicelli, and 1/4 each of the mint, cilantro, and Thai basil. Fold right and left edges of the wrapper over the ends of the filling and roll up the spring roll. Repeat with remaining wrappers and ingredients. Cut each roll in half and serve with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 63.9 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 1170.4 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the sauce will taste. This is especially true for the herbs and spices.
- Adjust the ingredients to your taste: The recipes in this article are a starting point. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your own taste preferences. For example, if you like your sauce spicier, you can add more chili peppers or ginger.
- Experiment with different ingredients: Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients to create your own unique dipping sauce. For example, you could try adding some chopped peanuts, shredded carrots, or diced cucumber to the sauce.
- Make sure the sauce is the right consistency: The dipping sauce should be thick enough to coat the spring rolls, but not so thick that it's difficult to dip them. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little water or broth to thin it out.
- Serve the sauce immediately: Dipping sauce is best served immediately after it's made. This will ensure that it's fresh and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Dipping sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used with a variety of dishes, including spring rolls. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love. So next time you're making spring rolls, don't forget to make a dipping sauce to go with them. Your taste buds will thank you!
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