Perfect Shrimp Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

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

rice vermicelli

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: cabbage strips

Zucchini noodles lower carbs, and cabbage strips are budget-friendly.

peanut sauce

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free, and soy sauce is a cost-effective alternative.

mint leaves

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Cilantro offers a fresh flavor, while parsley is widely available.

Fill a large bowl with cool water.

Set wet paper towels on a cutting board.

Immerse one rice paper sheet into the water for 2-3 seconds.

Remove, shake off excess water, and lay flat on the board.

Lay three pieces of shrimp over the top third of the rice paper, leaving about 2 inches uncovered on each side.

Place 1-2 pieces of lettuce on the shrimp.

Place veggies & noodles over the bottom third of the rice paper, leaving about 2 inches uncovered on each side.

Fold the sides inward.

Roll up the paper halfway from the bottom while holding shrimps with middle fingers gently.

Keep rolling the paper into a tight cylinder to seal.

Repeat with remaining wrappers.

Do not lay rolls over each other on a plate.

Serve immediately with sweet chili sauce.

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