Learn how to Make Fresh and Delicious Vietnamese Spring Rolls! - (Goi Cuon)

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken is often more affordable.

pork

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

Turkey is lower in fat, and chicken is a budget-friendly alternative.

hoisin sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Soy sauce is lower in calories, and peanut butter can mimic the texture.

rice vermicelli

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs, while spaghetti is more accessible.

Chop the edges of the carrots and peel the skin.

Julienne the carrots.

Boil water and add the vermicelli rice noodles, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse with cold water.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan and press in garlic, cooking until aromatic.

Add shrimp to the pan and cook lightly to infuse with garlic flavor.

Prepare the peanut sauce by combining peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, pressed garlic, and Sriracha, adjusting consistency with water.

Moisten rice paper in water until pliable.

Lay the rice paper flat and add lettuce, vermicelli, carrots, cilantro, and shrimp in layers.

Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling and roll tightly to enclose the filling completely.

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