Best Fresh Spring Rolls Recipes

FRESH VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS WITH TWO DIPPING SAUCES

Steps:

• Combine all vegetables in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Lay the spring roll wrappers on a flat surface, pointed edge toward you. Put a 1/8 of the filling in the bottom third of the wrapper, bring the pointed edge over the filling, fold in the sides tightly. Dab the top pointed edge with water and roll tightly. Serve with sauces.
• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
• Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth, add cilantro just before serving.

FRESH SPRING ROLLS WITH THAI DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• In a bowl of cool water, soak a wrapper until limp. Lay wrapper out flat. Place 1/6 of each ingredient down middle of wrapper, starting with lettuce. Fold over each end and tightly roll the wrapper around the contents, as if making a burrito. Moisten at seam; press to close.
• Lay on plate, cover with moist paper towel and refrigerate until ready to serve. Then slice in two and serve with Quick Thai Dipping Sauce, below, or peanut sauce.
• To make the Quick Thai Dipping Sauce, combine all ingredients in a small bowl.

FRESH SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS

Steps:

• Cover noodles with boiling water for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu strips; pan-fry until golden, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes.
• Fill a large bowl with hot water. Dip one sheet of rice paper in the water for 20 seconds, then lay flat. Place 2 basil leaves, 2 cilantro leaves, 3 to 4 bean sprouts, a small handful of cucumber, carrot, lettuce, and onion, 2 shrimp, and 1 strip of tofu in rows across the middle of the rice paper. Fold the wrapper at both ends and roll tightly. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• Combine chili sauce, soy sauce, and lemon juice in a small bowl for dipping sauce. Serve with spring rolls.

VIETNAMESE PEANUT SAUCE - DIPPING SAUCE FOR FRESH SPRING ROLLS

Steps:

• Heat the oil and add the garlic, chili paste, and tomato paste.
• Fry until garlic is golden brown.
• Add the broth, sugar, peanut butter, and hoisin sauce, and whisk to dissolve the peanut butter.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
• Garnish with the ground peanuts.

VEGETARIAN FRESH SPRING ROLLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the carrots, green onions, cabbage, olive oil, cilantro, salt and pepper: toss well.
• Let marinate at room temp for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Meanwhile, place the noodles in a medium bowl.
• Cover with boiling water and soak for 10 minutes, or until the noodles are softened.
• Drain well and snip into 2-inch pieces.
• Set aside.
• Place about 2 Tablespoons of the noodles and about 2 Tablespoons of the vegetable mixture about 1-inch from the lower edge of each rice paper round.
• Sprinkle with basil/mint leaves.
• Fold the bottom edge over the filling; fold in both sides and roll up tightly.
• Press to seal.
• Place on a plate seam side down; cover with plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate for 10 minutes (you may also make these ahead of time and refrigerate for several hours).
• Two quick sauces (or use hoisin, hot mustard, etc): In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce and sesame oil.
• In a separate bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut oil, hot sesame oil, garlic and sugar.
• Serve as a dipping sauce with the spring rolls.
• NOTE: To soften the rice-paper rounds before rolling them, fill a large bowl with warm water.
• Dip each rice-paper round into the water for 10 seconds, or until softened and transluceent.
• Remove and let drain on a clean dish towel.
• Do not stack the rice papers; they will stick together.

VIETNAMESE-STYLE FRESH SPRING ROLLS WITH SALMON

Steps:

• Bring a quart of water to boil in a saucepan. Turn off heat and submerge vermicelli noodles in water. Soak for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Rinse with cold water in colander, and drain.
• Fill a pie pan or pot that is wider than 8" in diameter with hot water. Carefully remove one rice paper wrapper from the package and submerge it in this water. Let it soak until it's soft. For easier handling, allow parts of the sheet to remain a little bit stiff (some of the hatch marks that are in the design of most rice papers can still be visible). Remove from water very carefully.
• Place the rice paper wrapper on a smooth, dry surface. Surface should be ceramic, plastic or glass - Rice paper wrappers can stick to wooden surfaces. Take 1/5 of noodles and arrange lengthwise 1 inch from the bottom of wrapper. Leave 1-2 inches of the wrapper uncovered on the sides, as well.
• Add mint, cilantro or basil, lettuce, and 1/5 of the flaked salmon as separate layers on top of the vermicelli. Pull the bottom edge of the wrapper up to cover the filling. Now fold both sides of the wrapper up to cover the edges. Continue rolling, tucking the filling in towards you with your fingers and roll tightly so that the roll remains firm (but not so tightly that you rip the rice paper!).
• Carefully move spring roll to cutting board and cut in half with a sharp, serrated knife.
• Repeat steps with the remainder of the ingredients until all the rolls are assembled. Serve with a sweet and spicy peanut dipping sauce.
• A note about the rice paper sheets - As another RecipeZaar chef pointed out, it's important to make sure to get rice spring roll papers. These are not the same as eggroll or wonton wrappers. You can find them in Asian markets or online.

FRESH FILIPINO SPRING ROLLS (LUMPIA SARIWA)

Steps:

• 1. Put the oil in a large skillet and turn the heat to medium. A minute later, add the garlic and shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 15 to 30 seconds. Add the pork and cook, breaking up any lumps and stirring occasionally, until the meat loses its pinkness, about 3 minutes. Add the vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the salt, pepper, and wine and remove from the heat.
• 2. Lay a lumpia wrapper flat on a work surface and place a piece of the lettuce on top. Line 2 heaping tablespoons of stir-fry mixture on top of the lettuce. Fold in the sides and roll tightly, sealing the seam. If necessary, with a few drops of water spread with a brush or your fingertip. Serve with either or both of the sauces.

VIETNAMESE FRESH SPRING ROLLS

Steps:

• Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil. Boil rice vermicelli 3 to 5 minutes, or until al dente, and drain.
• Fill a large bowl with warm water. Dip one wrapper into the hot water for 1 second to soften. Lay wrapper flat. In a row across the center, place 2 shrimp halves, a handful of vermicelli, basil, mint, cilantro and lettuce, leaving about 2 inches uncovered on each side. Fold uncovered sides inward, then tightly roll the wrapper, beginning at the end with the lettuce. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, water, lime juice, garlic, sugar and chili sauce.
• In another small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce and peanuts.
• Serve rolled spring rolls with the fish sauce and hoisin sauce mixtures.

FRESH SPRING ROLLS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix the cabbage, shrimp, sweet and sour sauce, celery and carrots.
• Fill a small bowl with hot water. Dip rice wrappers one at a time into the water. Allow wrappers to soften, then remove from the water and drain. As wrappers are removed from the water, fill each with 2 tablespoons of the cabbage mixture. Roll the wrappers and chill covered until serving.

RARE RIBEYE STEAK FRESH SPRING ROLLS WITH PEANUT SAUCE #A1

Steps:

• Peanut Sauce:.
• Place first 6 ingredients in a small pot and stir until combined over low heat. Set aside.
• Rare Ribeye Steak Fresh Spring Rolls:.
• Marinate steaks with A1 Steak Sauce, vinegar and salt for at least 15 minutes.
• While steak is marinating, combine carrots, cucumbers, vinegar, salt and sugar in a medium bowl to make a slaw.
• Once steak is marinated, cook on high heat for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
• After resting steaks, slice about 1/4 inch thick across short end to make at least 12 slices.
• Place warm water in a 8" pie pan and dip 1 rice paper to completely wet both sides.
• Lay rice paper flat on work surface and place two piece of steak about 2 inches from the top.
• Follow with 2 slices of avocado on top of the steak.
• Place enough fresh spinach leaves to cover to the bottom of rice paper and follow with the carrot and cucumber slaw on top of the spinach,.
• To roll spring rolls, bring 1 inch of the bottom spring roll up followed but the right and left sides.
• Roll rice paper tightly over the ingredient and the steaks should end up on top like pictured.
• Serve with A1 Steak Sauce peanut sauce and enjoy.

FRESH THAI SPRING ROLLS

Steps:

• Combine bell pepper, mango, carrot, green onions, and cilantro in a bowl. Toss until vegetables are evenly distributed.
• Stir cashew butter, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and Thai chiles together in a bowl until dressing is well mixed.
• Fill a large bowl with boiling water. Dip 1 rice paper at a time into the water until soft, 2 to 5 seconds.
• Lay 2 rice papers together, 1 on top of the other, on a flat work surface. Spread dressing over the middle and layer vegetable mixture on top.
• Tuck in the sides of the rice paper and roll upwards, gently pushing down the vegetable mixture to tighten the spring roll. Repeat with the remaining rice papers. Let sit for 2 to 5 minutes. Slice on the diagonal and serve.

FRESH SPRING ROLLS WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dipping sauce ingredients until smooth and set aside.
• In a large bowl, gently toss all of the filling ingredients. Dampen a large clean dish cloth and lay it flat on a work surface.
• Fill a large bowl with hot water. Holding a rice paper disk by the edge, gently lower one side of it into the hot water--it will soften as it absorbs water. Slowly turn the disc in the water until it has completely softened, taking care not to force it or it may tear or crack. Place the disc on the damp towel and flatten it out. Soften several more discs and lay them side by side on the towel; don't overlap them or they'll stick together.
• Mound 1/4 cup of the filling just below the center of each disc (above the 6 o'clock position on a clock face). Fold the two side edges of the wrapper over the filling to form a rectangular shape with curved ends. Tightly roll up from the bottom to make a neat little 3-inch package. Place, seam side down, on a platter. Repeat until all of the filling is used. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for no more than 5 hours before serving or the rice paper becomes gummy.
• To make ties for the rolls, bring a small pot of water to a boil. If you are using scallions, slice off the white part, and cut the green parts in half lengthwise. In batches, blanch for 10 seconds enough chives, or scallion greens, to tie all of your rolls. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water for 10 seconds, remove, and drain well. Tie each summer roll around the middle with a chive or scallion ribbon and, if it's too long, snip off the ends.

FRESH MANGO-LOBSTER SPRING ROLLS

Steps:

• Combine fish sauce, wine or sherry, 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger, and cilantro leaves in a medium bowl. Add lobster; toss to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in a large cooking pan over medium-high heat and swirl to coat pan. Add green tea and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add remaining ginger and saute another 30 seconds. Add lobster mixture; stir and toss until it heats through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Let cool, then mix in mango.
• Fill a medium bowl with warm water. Dip one of the wrappers in the water for 15 seconds, or until softened. Carefully transfer it to a dry work surface.
• Arrange 2 to 3 tablespoons of the filling in an even horizontal mound just below the center of the wrapper. Roll up the rice paper to form a tight cylinder, folding in the sides about halfway. Assemble the remaining spring rolls the same way.
• Cover finished rolls with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying. Serve fresh rolls whole or cut in half, with Sweet-and-Sour Chili Sauce.

VIETNAMESE FRESH SPRING ROLLS

Steps:

• Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Boil rice vermicelli 3 to 5 minutes, or until al dente, and drain.
• Fill a large bowl with warm water. Dip one wrapper into the warm water for 1 second to soften. Lay wrapper flat. In a row across the center, place 2 shrimp halves, a handful of vermicelli, basil, mint, cilantro and lettuce, leaving about 2 inches uncovered on each side. Fold uncovered sides inward, then tightly roll up the wrapper, beginning at the end with the lettuce. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, water, lime juice, garlic, sugar and chili sauce.
• In another small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce and peanuts.
• Serve rolled spring rolls with the fish sauce and hoisin sauce mixtures.

FRESH SPRING ROLLS WITH SHRIMP FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring the 2 cups water to a boil.
• Add the shrimp and immediately remove the saucepan from the heat.
• Cover and poach until pink and opaque throughout, about 3 minutes.
• With a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a bowl of ice water and let cool for 3 minutes.
• Drain and cut each shrimp in half lengthwise.
• Refrigerate until ready to use.
• In a heatproof bowl, combine the noodles and boiling water and soak for 10 minutes.
• Drain and return the noodles to the bowl.
• Add the carrot, cucumber, cabbage, bean spouts and cilantro.
• Toss gently to mix.
• Place a double thickness of paper towels on a work surface.
• Fill a large, shallow baking dish with water.
• Place 1 rice-paper round in the water and soak until pliable, about 30 seconds.
• Carefully transfer the wrapper to the paper towels and turn once to blot dry.
• Arrange 1/2 cup of the noodle mixture on the bottom half of the wrapper.
• Fold the bottom edge toward the center and roll up the wrapper halfway, making sure to wrap tightly around the filling.
• Tuck 2 basil leaf halves along the inside crease of the half-rolled wrapper.
• Arrange 4 pieces of the shrimp, cut sides up, along the crease.
• Fold the right and left edges of the wrapper over the filling and finish rolling up.
• Repeat with the remaining wrappers, filling, basil and shrimp.
• Transfer the rolls to a plate and cover with dampened paper towels.
• To make the sauce, combine the hoisin sauce, green onion, lime juice, fish sauce, peanut butter, red pepper flakes and brown sugar in a small bowl.
• Stir until well blended.
• To serve, cut the rolls in half on the diagonal and place on small individual plates.
• Pool the sauce alongside each roll.

SEARED GARLICKY SHRIMP FRESH SPRING ROLLS

Steps:

• For the vegetables: Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Blanch the sugar snap peas in the boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and shock in ice water. Slice on the diagonal into thin strips. Set aside.
• Grill or broil the corn with some sesame oil and a touch of miso, and then slice the kernels off the cob. Set aside.
• For the garlicky shrimp filling: Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until they start to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring often, until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the shrimp and soy sauce and cook, stirring often, until the shrimp curl and become opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a medium serving bowl and set aside to cool. (Refrigerate if you're not using the filling within 30 minutes.)
• For the fresh spring rolls: Dip a wrapper in a large shallow bowl of warm water for 10 seconds. Remove from the water and lay it flat on a dampened cutting board. Place 1 tablespoon of the shrimp filling on the bottom edge of the wrapper. Slightly spread it out horizontally to cover the lower third of the wrapper. Make sure to leave a 1-inch border at the edge of the wrapper and sprinkle with some of the vegetables, as desired, taking care not to overstuff. Sprinkle with some of the basil, cilantro, sesame seeds, scallions and hot sauce, to taste. Fold the sides over the filling and then fold the bottom up and over the filling, rolling the roll tightly. Place it seam-side down and cut in half diagonally. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and fillings. Serve with the Citrus Ponzu Sauce and Spicy Miso Dip, for dipping.
• Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
• Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl.

FRESH VIETNAMESE SPRING ROLLS

Steps:

• PREPARE NUOC CHAM: Combine garlic, sugar, lime juice, water, vinegar, and fish sauce. Stir to blend. Add chili rounds (to taste). Keep at room temperature for ½ hour before serving. PREPARE PEANUT SAUCE: Heat oil in a medium saucepan. Add the garlic, chili and tomato paste and fry about 30 seconds until the garlic is golden brown. Add the water, sugar, peanut butter and hoisin sauce and whisk to dissolve. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat and serve at room temperature. PREPARE SPRING ROLLS: Combine the carrot with the sugar and let stand for 10 minutes to soften. In a medium saucepan, bring several cups of water to boil. Add vermicelli and cook until just softened, 2-3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Boil the shrimp for 3 minutes, then refresh in cold water. Cut lengthwise in half, then set aside. ASSEMBLY: Lay out the spring roll ingredients before beginning to assemble the rolls. Fill a shallow 9 or 10-inch cake or pie pan with very warm water. Working with 2 sheets of rice paper at a time, immerse the sheets and quickly remove. Spread out flat on a dry towel. The rice paper will become pliable within seconds (too long and they become soggy and tear when rolling). Lay one piece of lettuce over the bottom of the rice paper. Add 1 tablespoon of noodles, 1 tablespoon carrot, bean sprouts and several mint leaves. Roll the paper halfway. Fold both sides of the paper over the filling. Lay 2 shrimp halves, cut side down, along the crease. Place several cilantro leaves above the shrimp. Keep rolling the paper into a cylinder to seal. Place the rolls, seam side down, on a plate and cover with a damp towel so they will stay moist. Slice each roll in half on a bias. Serve rolls with the dipping sauces, preferably in individual dipping bowls. The rolls are dipped into the sauce and eaten out of hand.

FRESH THAI SPRING ROLLS

Steps:

• Soak clear noodle in hot/boiling water till soft.
• Place oil and garlic in large pan/wok and cook, add noodles, stir fry.
• Add soy sauce, garlic powder, and pepper.
• Remove from heat and place in bowl.
• Assemble other ingredients on counter or table in bowls.
• Soak 1 rice paper in warm water until soft,no longer than 30 seconds (or they will get too soggy) and lay on a plate or counter.
• Layer on rice paper: lettuce, plum sauce, chicken, noodle, cilantro, basil, sprouts, (all to taste but remember that you have to roll this all up inside).
• Carefully start to roll up eggroll style, tucking in the sides, then continue to roll up.
• Serve immediately.

FRESH AVOCADO AND SMOKED-SALMON SPRING ROLLS

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce, cayenne pepper, onion, and almond oil in a medium bowl. Mix well. Mix in jicama, salmon, and avocado. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
• Fill a medium bowl with warm water. Dip one of the wrappers in the water for 15 seconds, or until softened. Carefully transfer it to a dry work surface.
• Arrange 2 to 3 tablespoons of the filling in an even horizontal mound just below the center of the wrapper. Roll up the rice paper to form a tight cylinder, folding in the sides about halfway. Assemble the remaining spring rolls the same way. Cover finished rolls with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying.
• Serve fresh rolls whole or cut in half, with Sweet-and-Sour Chili Sauce.

FRESH THAI SPRING ROLLS

Steps:

• Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 2 minutes Ingredients: SERVES 4-6 as an appetizer Preparation: For a step-by-step version of this recipe (with rolling instructions), see my: Easy Fresh Rolls Recipe, Step by Step! To make the Tamarind Dipping Sauce (optional): simply mix all dipping sauce ingredients together in a saucepan and heat. When near boiling, reduce heat to low, stirring until sauce thickens. Taste for saltiness, spiciness, and sweetness, adding more fish sauce (instead of salt), more sugar, or more chili as desired. Note: the sauce can be served warm or cold. With fresh rolls, I personally prefer a warm sauce to contrast with the cool rolls) Set rice wrappers aside. In a cup, stir together the soy sauce, vinegar, fish sauce (if using) and sugar. Place all other ingredients for the fresh rolls in a large mixing bowl and drizzle the soy sauce mixture over. Toss to mix. Fill a large bowl with hot water (but not boiling, as you'll be dipping your fingers into it). Start by submerging one wrapper into the water. It should soften after 30 seconds. Remove the wrapper and place on a clean surface. Add another wrapper to the hot water as you fill and roll the first one. Place a heaping tablespoon of roll ingredients toward the bottom of the wrapper. Spread out the ingredients horizontally (in the shape of a fresh roll). Fold the sides of the wrapper over the ingredients, then bring up the bottom. Tuck the bottom around the ingrdients and roll to the top of the wrapper. To secure the roll: Wet it with a little water on your fingers and press (like sealing an envelope).For more detailed rolling instructions (with pictures), see How to Make Thai Fresh Rolls. To serve, place your platter or bowl of rolls on the table along with the dipping sauce. Eat with your fingers and lots of napkins. Enjoy!