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Rice Paper Rolls Recipe

Fresh Rice Paper Rolls Recipe

Fresh rice paper rolls are the kind of meal you can pull together quickly while still feeling fresh, colorful, and satisfying. Packed with crisp vegetables, tender shrimp, and herbs, these healthy rice paper rolls work beautifully for light lunches, easy dinners, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 4 Serving
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Paper Rolls
  • 12 rice paper wrappers
  • 200 grams cooked shrimp, peeled and halved lengthwise
  • 100 grams rice vermicelli noodles
  • 1 cup lettuce leaves, shredded
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced into strips
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • ½ cup fresh Thai basil leaves
For the Peanut Dipping Sauce
  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2–3 tablespoons warm water
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha, optional

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to package directions, rinse with cold water, and prepare all vegetables, herbs, and shrimp before assembling the rolls so everything is ready for quick rolling.
  2. Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, warm water, and optional sriracha until smooth and creamy for the dipping sauce.
  3. Dip one rice paper wrapper into warm water for about 10–15 seconds until flexible, then place it on a damp towel or cutting board to continue softening gently.
  4. Add lettuce, noodles, vegetables, avocado, herbs, and shrimp into the center of the wrapper while leaving space around the edges for folding and sealing.
  5. Fold the bottom edge over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly upward until fully sealed. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and fillings.
  6. Arrange the finished rice paper rolls on a serving platter and serve immediately with peanut dipping sauce while the vegetables remain crisp and fresh.

Notes

  • Slice all vegetables thinly and evenly because smaller pieces create smoother, tighter rolls that are easier for beginners to assemble successfully.
  • Do not oversoak the rice paper wrappers since they continue softening after being removed from the water and can quickly become too delicate to handle.
  • Keep a damp towel underneath the wrappers during assembly because it prevents sticking while helping the rice paper stay flexible without drying out.
  • Store dipping sauce separately from the rolls so the wrappers stay fresh and the vegetables maintain their crisp texture longer.
  • Roll firmly but gently because compact rolls hold together better while still protecting delicate herbs and vegetables from being crushed.