Published Jan 07, 2020 Updated Oct 01, 2024
Summer Rolls Recipe
What is a summer roll? Summer rolls are one of the most popular appetizers in Vietnamese recipes, another crowd favorite is Cha Gio Vietnamese spring rolls. They are healthy, refreshing and low in calories. The rolls are made with fresh vegetables and boiled shrimp and/or sliced pork. All the ingredients are rolled together using rice paper, very similar to Filipino lumpia. Vietnamese summer rolls are commonly served with a creamy and savory peanut dipping sauce or nuoc mam cham (fish sauce dipping sauce).
Rice Noodle Is The Main Ingredient
The key ingredient is Asian rice noodles. You can find many brands of rice noodles or rice vermicelli in the market. For the best results, buy Vietnamese rice noodles made specially for summer rolls. The label usually shows the picture of the rolls. Other than that, you can also use Maifun Rice Noodles in a box, for example: Annie Chun’s brand. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Summer Rolls
Making Summer Rolls are a lot easier than you think. You can get the ingredients easily at Asian stores or online. Nowadays, you can also find Asian ingredients at regular supermarkets, in the International food aisle. The first step is to assemble all the ingredients: rice noodles, vegetables and the shrimp. Next, assemble the rolls using the fresh ingredients and make the dipping sauce. While you can assemble the rolls in advance for your family and guests, you should let them make their own rolls. It’s fun to play with the food and get hands on with rolling the rolls.
What To Serve With This Recipe
Serve this dish with Vietnamese appetizers or main dishes. For a healthy meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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