Vietnamese rice paper rolls

• 1 cup shredded barbecued chicken
• 1/8 Chinese cabbage (wombok), finely shredded (see note)
• 1/2 cup beansprouts, trimmed
• 1 small red capsicum, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/3 cup fresh coriander leaves
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 12 x 22cm rice paper rounds (see note)
• Sweet chilli sauce, to serve
• Fresh coriander, to serve

As the name recommends, these new rolls began from Vietnam, yet have turned into a staple all over the planet. Vietnamese rice paper rolls are sound, overflowing with new fixings and not seared like spring rolls, and you can blend and match fixings as indicated by dietary requirements, events and taste buds. The majority of rolls have vermicelli rice noodles, vegetables, and herbs as their basic filling. These ingredients can be paired with a variety of proteins like chicken, pork, prawn, beef, or tofu if you prefer a vegetarian option. For a plunging sauce, we serve our rolls with locally acquired sweet stew sauce yet you could likewise make the conventional Nuoc cham (North Vietnamese plunging sauce) or a nut plunging sauce.

Preperation

Step 1

Combine chicken, cabbage, beansprouts, capsicum, mint, coriander, 2 tablespoons lime squeeze and fish sauce in in a large bowl.

Step 2

Place 1 rice paper round in a medium bowl of tepid water for 15 seconds or until simply delicate. Put on a spotless tea towel or paper towel.

Step 3

Arrange 1/4 cup of the chicken blend along the focal point of rice paper round. Overlay closes in and roll up solidly to encase filling. Rehash with residual rice paper adjusts and filling. Serve with extra coriander and a sweet chilli sauce.

Tips & Notes

Vietnamese rice paper rolls dipping sauce

There are lots of sauces you can serve alongside rice paper rolls. Our favourite is the traditional Nuoc cham (North Vietnamese dipping sauce) or a peanut dipping sauce.

Are Vietnamese rice paper rolls healthy?

Made from rice paper wrappers and fresh ingredients, Vietnamese rice paper rolls are a healthier alternative to deep-fried spring rolls. They make a great lower-cal snack, starter or light lunch option.

How do you make Vietnamese rice paper rolls?

Making Vietnamese rice paper rolls is easy once you’ve had a few practice rounds. You can follow the recipe above, or choose your own fillings and do it yourself – we’ve got a huge selection of fillings for you to choose from here. Once you’ve decided and prepared your fillings, place 1 rice paper sheet round in a bowl of lukewarm water for 15 seconds or until soft. Place fillings in the middle of the round. Fold in sides of round and roll up firmly to enclose filling. Enjoy!