Description
Vibrant, fresh spring rolls filled with red, green, and yellow bell peppers, napa cabbage, and julienned carrots, wrapped in delicate rice paper and served with three contrasting dipping sauces for a sweet, tangy, and spicy balance.
Ingredients
3 bell peppers, assorted colors (halved and thinly sliced)
1 cup shredded cabbage (green or napa)
2 large carrots, julienned
12 rice paper sheets
12 oz Vietnamese vermicelli (optional, for texture)
1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sesame oil
2 tbsp peanut butter
2 tbsp grated ginger
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp minced garlic (implied from article context)
2 tbsp chili paste (e.g., Sriracha)
1 tbsp water (for sauce dilution)
Instructions
Prepare rice paper by soaking in warm water 10-15 seconds until pliable
Arrange thin slices of red, green, and yellow bell peppers, shredded cabbage, and julienned carrots in separate bowls
Place a halved bell pepper strip as a handle on the rice paper
Sprinkle 1 tsp sesame seeds in the center
Add 2 tbsp each of shredded veggies, overlapping them to form a diagonal pattern
Drizzle 1 tsp of one dipping sauce over the filling
Fold the bottom edge over the filling, then roll tightly upward
Repeat to make 12 rolls
Prepare dipping sauces in separate bowls: Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, peanut butter, ginger, honey, and 1 tsp water; whisk until smooth for sesame-gingar glaze. Blend Dijon mustard, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and 1 tsp water for lemon-tartar zing. Combine chili paste, rice vinegar, and a pinch of salt for chili-garlic kick
Sprinkle additional sesame seeds on top of finished rolls (if desired)
Chill rolls on a parchment-lined tray for 30 minutes before serving
Notes
Use room temperature rice paper to prevent cracking
Add fresh herbs like mint or cilantro to the outside for extra aroma
Store unrolled rice paper in airtight container for up to 3 days
For halal certification, verify all soy sauce and vinegar types are alcohol-free
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Trending
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
