Starters Vietnamese

Vietnamese Summer Rolls

Fresh, unfried rice paper rolls packed with herbs, noodles and crunch, served with a dipping sauce. The tiers build from a simple veggie roll to prawn-and-pork rolls with a proper nuoc cham and peanut hoisin.

Serves2
Time25 min
Cost / serving£1.60
Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free Nut-free

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Budget version

Veggie rolls with vermicelli and a quick sweet chilli dip.

Per serving£1.60
Total cost£3.20
Time25 min
Servings

Ingredients for 2

  • 6 rice paper wrappers
  • 80 g rice vermicelli noodles
  • 1 carrot , julienned
  • 1 cucumber , cut into batons
  • 60 g lettuce , shredded
  • 1 handful mint leaves
  • 4 tbsp sweet chilli sauce

Method

  1. Soak the vermicelli in just-boiled water for 4 minutes, then drain and cool under cold water.
  2. Dip a rice paper wrapper in warm water for 10 seconds until pliable.
  3. Lay noodles, carrot, cucumber, lettuce and mint along the lower third of the wrapper.
  4. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly, then repeat with the rest.
  5. Serve with the sweet chilli sauce for dipping.

Equipment

The three ways, side by side

Budget
£1.60 / serving · 25 min

Veggie rolls with vermicelli and a quick sweet chilli dip.

Better
£3.20 / serving · 30 min

Prawn rolls with fresh herbs and a tangy nuoc cham dip.

Ultimate
£5.75 / serving · 55 min

Prawn and poached pork rolls with herbs and a roasted peanut hoisin dip.