These fresh spring rolls, filled with vegetables and accompanied by a creamy peanut sauce, are a healthy and vibrant bite, perfect for warm days. Here’s the optimized version to prepare them at home in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients (8 servings)
Spring Rolls:
24 rice paper sheets
24 lettuce leaves (washed and disinfected)
2 carrots (julienned)
1 yellow bell pepper (julienned)
1 cucumber (peeled, deseeded, julienned)
¼ purple cabbage (julienned)
Peanut Sauce:
1 cup peanut butter (unsweetened)
4 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
4 tbsp maple syrup
4 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp water
Preparation
Sauce: In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, tamari, maple syrup, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and water until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Rice Paper Sheets: Soak each rice paper sheet in cold water for 5 seconds to soften it.
Assemble: Wet a board, place a rice paper sheet, then add a lettuce leaf and a handful of each julienned vegetable.
Roll: Fold in the sides and roll tightly to seal the filling.
Store: Wrap each roll in plastic wrap to keep it from drying out or sticking.
Serve: Serve with the peanut sauce and enjoy fresh.
Time: Approximately 25 minutes
Why They’re Irresistible
“They’re easy, colorful, and nutritious”. The peanut sauce, without cream, adds an exotic touch that pairs perfectly with chicken, shrimp, or pork. These non-fried spring rolls are a light and fresh treat, ideal for spring.
Variations to Try
Protein: Add strips of tofu or cooked shrimp.
Spicy: Incorporate fresh chili or more ginger into the sauce.
Extra Crunchy: Add crushed peanuts inside the roll.
A Classic in 2025
“It’s the recipe that screams spring,” Make them today and enjoy a healthy dish that delights both the eyes and the palate.
