How to Make Vietnamese Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls with Spicy Lime Fish Sauce Dipping

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is plant-based and lower in cholesterol.

rice vermicelli

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salted water

Soy sauce is a common substitute for a vegetarian option.

hoisin sauce

🥗Healthier: peanut butter sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + sugar

Peanut butter sauce offers creaminess with similar flavor notes.

Prepare the shrimp by boiling or sautéing them until cooked.

Soak the rice noodles in warm water until soft (if using).

Julienne the carrots and cucumbers.

Prepare the herbs by washing and drying them.

In a bowl, mix the garlic, chilis, sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice to create the dipping sauce.

To assemble the spring rolls, soak a rice paper in warm water until pliable, then layer shrimp, rice noodles, carrots, cucumbers, and herbs on the rice paper before rolling tightly.

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