Latin Vietnamese Spring Roll Recipe

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

Tofu offers a plant-based option while chicken is often less expensive.

rice vermicelli

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while spaghetti is a budget-friendly alternative.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + vinegar

Soy sauce is a gluten-free alternative, while the salt and vinegar mix is cost-effective.

peanut sauce

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: store-bought sauce

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free, and store-bought sauces save time.

Prepare rice vermicelli according to package instructions until tender, then drain and cool.

Cook shrimp in boiling water until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes, then cool and slice in half.

Slice pork into thin strips and cook in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes, then cool.

Prepare vegetables by julienning carrots and cucumber, and washing lettuce leaves.

Soak rice paper in warm water until pliable, about 10-15 seconds, then lay on a clean surface.

Layer lettuce, rice vermicelli, shrimp, pork, carrots, cucumber, mint, and cilantro on the rice paper.

Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom up.

Repeat with remaining ingredients until all rolls are made.

Serve with peanut sauce, lime wedges, and chili for dipping.

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