Gỏi Cuốn

Gỏi Cuốn, or Vietnamese fresh spring rolls, are a delightful and healthy breakfast option filled with high-protein ingredients, perfect for starting your day. Rolled in rice paper and served with a zesty peanut dipping sauce, these rolls are both nutritious and delicious.

Ingredients

• Rice paper wrappers - 4 sheets
• Cooked shrimp - 200 grams, halved lengthwise
• Cooked chicken breast - 100 grams, shredded
• Firm tofu - 100 grams, sliced into strips
• Rice vermicelli noodles - 100 grams, cooked
• Lettuce leaves - 4 large leaves
• Fresh mint leaves - 10 grams
• Fresh cilantro - 10 grams
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Peanut butter - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Prepare the rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
2. Fill a shallow dish with warm water and dip one rice paper wrapper in the water for 10-15 seconds until softened.
3. Lay the softened rice paper on a clean surface and place a lettuce leaf in the center.
4. Add a few shrimp halves, shredded chicken, tofu strips, rice vermicelli, carrot, cucumber, mint, and cilantro on top of the lettuce.
5. Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling, then roll from the bottom up to form a tight roll. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
6. In a small bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and water to create a dipping sauce.
7. Serve the fresh spring rolls with the peanut dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from shrimp, chicken, and tofu, promoting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables and herbs, supporting overall wellness.

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