Cooking a "Vietnamese Summer Roll” with Chef Leandro Rufin Rembulat

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

Tofu is plant-based and lower in cholesterol.

rice vermicelli

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs and calories.

peanut sauce

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and provides a similar flavor.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative and easier to find.

Soak rice paper in hot water until soft.

Place the softened rice paper on a clean surface.

Add rice noodles, shrimp, and vegetables (carrots, lettuce, green onion, celery) in the center of the rice paper.

Wrap the rice paper tightly around the filling.

Cut the roll into four slices for serving.

Serve with summer roll sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens