How To Make Fresh Rice Paper Rolls | Tips and Technique

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

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

rice vermicelli

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while spaghetti is a cost-effective alternative.

peanut sauce

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hummus provides a creamy texture with fewer calories, and soy sauce is a budget-friendly dip.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor, while salt is a basic alternative.

Prepare rice vermicelli according to package instructions and set aside.

Soak rice paper in warm water until pliable, about 10-15 seconds.

Lay the soaked rice paper flat on a clean surface.

Place a few of the prepared fillings (lettuce, mint, basil, cucumber, carrots) in the center of the rice paper.

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

Repeat with remaining rice paper and filling ingredients.

Serve rolls with dipping sauces.

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