**Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce: A Refreshing and Flavorful Treat**
In the vibrant culinary landscape of Southeast Asia, Vietnamese cuisine stands out with its fresh ingredients, vibrant flavors, and healthy dishes. Among its many culinary delights, Vietnamese summer rolls, also known as goi cuon, are a must-try. These translucent rice paper rolls are filled with a variety of fresh vegetables, herbs, and rice noodles, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. Dipped in a delectable spicy peanut sauce, these rolls are a perfect appetizer, light lunch, or refreshing snack.
This article presents two irresistible recipes: Vietnamese Summer Rolls and Spicy Peanut Sauce. The summer roll recipe guides you through the process of preparing the rice paper rolls, including selecting the right ingredients, rolling techniques, and presentation tips. The spicy peanut sauce recipe provides a step-by-step guide to creating a flavorful and authentic dipping sauce that perfectly complements the summer rolls.
Whether you're a seasoned cook or a culinary novice, these recipes will take you on a delightful journey to explore the vibrant flavors of Vietnam. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary adventure to create these refreshing and delicious Vietnamese summer rolls with spicy peanut sauce.
HOMEMADE VIETNAMESE PEANUT SAUCE FOR DIPPING SPRING ROLLS
Delicously authentic homemade peanut sauce for spring rolls
Provided by Lane
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix water, sugar and salt together in a soup pot. Mix until dissolved.
- Add in the Sriracha sauce.
- Put the pot on the stove on low heat. Mix the peanut butter in. Add in the fried garlic. Blend until smooth.
- Warm until the sauce is the consistency you like it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Sodium 235 grams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat
SPICY SUMMER ROLLS WITH PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE
Provided by Alexis Touchet
Yield Makes 6 servings (12 summer rolls)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the sauce:
- Whisk together sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
- For the summer rolls:
- Put noodles in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling-hot water. Soak noodles for 10 minutes then drain and pat dry. Toss noodles with 1 tablespoon lime juice. Cut noodles with kitchen shears or knife in 5 or 6 places.
- Stir together sugar and remaining tablespoon lime juice in another bowl until sugar is dissolved, then toss with carrots and chiles.
- Gently immerse 1 rice-paper round in a large bowl of hot tap water and let stand until soft and pliable, 15 to 20 seconds. Lift out, letting excess water drip off, then lay round on a work surface, smoothing it out. If round is still very wet, gently blot top with kitchen towel.
- Arrange about 1/4 cup cabbage across center of round, leaving about 1 1/2 inches uncovered on both sides. Top cabbage evenly with 3 tablespoons carrot mixture, then sprinkle with 1 generous tablespoon peanuts. Cover mound of vegetables with a layer each of mint and basil leaves. Top evenly with about 2 tablespoons noodles.
- Fold edge of wrapper nearest you over filling, tucking in filling as tightly as possible, until it touches other side of wrapper, then fold in sides and continue to tightly roll until sealed.
- Put roll on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a damp towel and cover with another damp towel. Make 11 more rolls in same manner, storing them on baking sheet without touching.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- If you don't have rice paper wrappers, you can use spring roll wrappers instead. Just be sure to soak them in warm water for a few minutes before using.
- To make the spicy peanut sauce, you can adjust the amount of chili paste to taste. If you like it really spicy, add more chili paste. If you prefer a milder sauce, add less.
- Be careful not to overfill the summer rolls. Otherwise, they will be difficult to roll and will fall apart.
- To make sure the summer rolls are nice and tight, roll them up firmly.
- Serve the summer rolls with the spicy peanut sauce and enjoy!
Conclusion:
Vietnamese summer rolls are a delicious and refreshing appetizer or light meal. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there is sure to be a summer roll that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful dish, give Vietnamese summer rolls a try.
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