Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Chicken (Printable Version)
Fresh rice paper rolls with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and aromatic herbs, served with a creamy hoisin-peanut dipping sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Rolls
01 - 8 rice paper wrappers (8.5 inch diameter)
02 - 7 oz cooked chicken breast, thinly sliced
03 - 3.5 oz rice vermicelli noodles
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 1 small cucumber, julienned
06 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 8 large fresh lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce)
08 - 16 fresh mint leaves
09 - 16 fresh cilantro sprigs
10 - 8 fresh Thai basil leaves (optional)
→ For the Dipping Sauce
11 - 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
12 - 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
13 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
14 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
15 - 2 tsp sugar
16 - 2–3 tbsp warm water (to thin)
17 - 1 tsp sriracha or chili sauce (optional)
18 - 1 tbsp crushed peanuts (for garnish)
# How To Make It:
01 - Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
02 - Prepare all vegetables and herbs. Arrange the chicken, noodles, and vegetables within easy reach.
03 - Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for 5–10 seconds, just until pliable. Place on a clean, damp kitchen towel or cutting board.
04 - On the bottom third of the wrapper, layer a lettuce leaf, a small handful of noodles, sliced chicken, carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, and a few leaves each of mint, cilantro, and basil.
05 - Fold the sides of the wrapper inward, then roll up tightly from the bottom into a neat cylinder. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and water until smooth. Adjust consistency as desired. Stir in sriracha if using. Sprinkle with crushed peanuts.
07 - Serve rolls whole or sliced in half, with dipping sauce on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Theres something magical about eating with your hands and tasting layers of texture in every bite
- The combination of cool fresh ingredients and that rich creamy dipping sauce hits every craving at once
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- Over soaking the rice paper is the number one mistake beginners make, leading to tears and frustration
- Keeping a damp towel over completed rolls prevents them from drying out and becoming tough or rubbery
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- Work on a damp towel, not a dry surface, to prevent sticking and tearing
- Roll everything as tightly as possible without ripping the wrapper for the best texture