How to make Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

To make fresh spring rolls with peanut sauce, you need a combination of fresh vegetables, herbs, sometimes protein like shrimp or tofu, and rice paper. Here's a simple recipe to get you started:

Ingredients for Fresh Spring Rolls:

• 8 sheets of rice paper
• 100g glass noodles, cooked according to the package instructions
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 1 cup shredded cucumber
• 1 cup shredded red bell pepper
• 1 avocado, thinly sliced
• 1 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 cup fresh mint
• 200g cooked prawns or tofu (optional)

Ingredients for Peanut Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1-2 tsp sriracha (to taste)
• 2-3 tbsp warm water (to thin the sauce)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger

Approach:

Fresh spring rolls:

1. Prepare Filling: Cook glass noodles as directed on package. Cut all the vegetables and herbs into fine strips or slices.
2. Soften the rice paper: Fill a large bowl with warm water. Dip a sheet of rice paper in the water for a few seconds until it is soft, but not too long as it may tear.
3. Add Fill: Place the rice paper on a clean, damp surface. Place a handful of glass noodles, vegetables, herbs, and possibly shrimp or tofu near one edge of the rice paper.
4. Roll Together: Fold in the sides of the rice paper and then roll tightly from the edge with the filling. Repeat with the remaining sheets.

Peanut Sauce:

1. Mix Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, minced garlic, and ginger. Stir well.
2. Thin the Sauce: Add warm water little by little until the desired consistency is achieved. The sauce should be smooth and easy to dip.

Serve the fresh spring rolls with the peanut sauce as a dip. This is a wonderful dish that can be adapted to taste and desire by varying the filling with different types of vegetables, herbs and proteins. Enjoy!