Gỏi Cuốn Chay

Gỏi Cuốn Chay is a vibrant Vietnamese vegan spring roll, filled with fresh vegetables, herbs, and vermicelli noodles, served with a tangy dipping sauce. This refreshing dish is perfect for a light breakfast or snack, combining flavors and textures in every bite.

Ingredients

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

Steps

1. Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. Prepare all vegetables by washing and julienning the carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper.
3. Soak each rice paper wrapper in warm water for about 10-15 seconds until softened, then lay it flat on a clean surface.
4. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom third of the wrapper, followed by a small amount of rice vermicelli, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, mint, and cilantro.
5. Fold the sides of the wrapper over the filling, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to the top.
6. Repeat the process for the remaining wrappers and filling ingredients.
7. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, and water to create a dipping sauce. Adjust the consistency with more water if necessary.
8. Serve the Gỏi Cuốn Chay with the dipping sauce and chili sauce on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables and herbs.
• Low in calories and high in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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