Gỏi cuốn

Gỏi cuốn, or Vietnamese fresh spring rolls, are a refreshing and healthy appetizer filled with vibrant vegetables and herbs. These vegetarian rolls are perfect for a light snack or as a starter for any meal.

Ingredients

• Rice paper wrappers - 8 sheets
• Rice vermicelli noodles - 100 grams
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Cucumber - 1 small, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1 small, julienned
• Fresh mint leaves - 20 grams
• Fresh cilantro - 20 grams
• Lettuce leaves - 4 large leaves
• Soy sauce - 30 ml
• Peanut butter - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 50 ml

Steps

1. Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
2. Prepare all vegetables by washing and cutting them into thin julienne strips.
3. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, and water to create a dipping sauce.
4. Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper in the water for about 10-15 seconds until soft.
5. Place the softened rice paper on a clean surface. Lay 1 lettuce leaf down, followed by a small amount of vermicelli noodles, some carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, mint, and cilantro.
6. Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to the top to enclose the filling. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
7. Serve the fresh spring rolls with the dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables and herbs.
• Low in calories, making it a healthy snack option.

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