{INSPIRATION} Easy Rice paper Spring rolls



Keep yourself cool with these easy to make cold spring rolls! They can be made with just about anything you have in your fridge! I had leftover chicken breast, but these can easily be made with any type of protein you have, or make them vegetarian as well! The peanut sauce is equally easy to whisk together!



Here I have cucumber strips, thinly sliced romaine, mint leaves, cilantro lime sauce, pickled carrots and vermicelli noodles. You can easily use plain shredded carrots, bell peppers, any other type of lettuce, fresh cilantro, and brown rice or spinach vermicelli as well. The best part is the versatility of the stuffing!

Simply soak rice papers in cold water until soft. You can double up the rice paper if you like, but it can be a bit chewier than usual. Wrapping them does take a bit of practice, but they taste great no matter how they turn out! 

TRCW Peanut Dipping sauce:

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1/3 cup hoisin sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 clove garlic, grated

1 tsp Sambal oelek or sriracha (optional)

water until you get a nice consistency


Whisk all ingredients together and thin with additional water until you get the consistency you'd like.

I hope you find your perfect rice paper wraps to enjoy this summer!






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