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Fresh Spring Rolls, and where to source it

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No cooking hides anything here, so bright herbs and a good fish sauce in the dip carry the whole plate. The technique is all in the wrapping: soak each rice paper just until pliable, not floppy, then roll it tight like a burrito so it holds without tearing.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep30 min
Cook0 min
Makes10 rolls
CuisineVietnamese
Cost$$$
Gluten-freeDairy-free
Contains  peanuts · fish · shellfish
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 10 rolls
Rice vermicelli
Thin rice noodles, boiled and cooled, for the filling.
6 oz
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Fish sauce
The base of the dipping sauce, balanced with lime and sugar.
2 tbsp
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Peanut butter
Thinned with hoisin and water into the classic dip.
3 tbsp
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Rice paper, shrimp, mint, cilantro & lettuce
Poached shrimp, fresh herbs, and rounds of rice paper.
as needed
Rice paper → Shrimp →
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
  1. Prep fillingsPoach and halve the shrimp, boil and cool the vermicelli, and lay out washed herbs and lettuce so you can wrap in one pass.
  2. Mix the dipsWhisk peanut butter with hoisin and water for one dip; stir fish sauce with lime, sugar and water for a nuoc cham.
  3. Soften the paperDip one rice paper in warm water just until pliable but still slightly firm; it keeps softening on the board.
  4. Fill and foldLay shrimp cut-side down, add noodles, herbs and lettuce, then fold the sides in and roll tight like a burrito.
  5. ServeKeep the rolls under a damp towel so they don't dry out, and serve with both dips.
The Toolkit

Shallow bowl · Cutting board · Whisk

Straight Answers
Can you make Fresh Spring Rolls in an air fryer? — Not needed

No cooking needed here — this one comes together without heat, so the air fryer sits it out.

Can you freeze Fresh Spring Rolls? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Fresh Spring Rolls ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it keeps in the fridge for a few days; stir or shake it before serving.

Is Fresh Spring Rolls gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Fresh Spring Rolls vegan? — No

No — it contains seafood, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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