How to Make Vietnamese Fresh Rolls - Gỏi Cuốn Chay 🌿

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

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

peanut sauce

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Almond butter offers a similar nutty flavor with fewer calories.

rice vermicelli

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while spaghetti is more economical.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a good substitute for acidity.

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

Lay the softened rice paper on a clean surface.

Place lettuce leaves on the lower third of the rice paper.

Add a small handful of rice vermicelli on top of the lettuce.

Layer shrimp, mint, basil, cucumber, and carrots on top of the vermicelli.

Fold the bottom of the rice paper over the filling tightly.

Fold in the sides of the rice paper, then roll up tightly to enclose the filling.

Repeat with remaining ingredients until all are used.

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