Spicy noodle spring rolls are a delicious and refreshing appetizer or snack. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make them:
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
- Rice vermicelli noodles
- Cooked and shredded chicken, shrimp, or tofu (optional)
- Fresh herbs (such as mint, basil, and cilantro)
- Bean sprouts
- Sliced cucumber
- Sliced red bell pepper
- Sliced jalapeño or chili pepper (adjust to your spice preference)
- Sliced green onions
For the Sauce:
- 14 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-2 teaspoons sriracha sauce or chili paste (adjust to your spice preference)
For the Rice Paper Wrappers:
- Round rice paper wrappers (spring roll wrappers)
- Warm water (for soaking the wrappers)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Noodles:
- Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
2. Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, honey (or sugar), minced garlic, and sriracha sauce. Adjust the spice level to your liking. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Filling Ingredients:
- Slice and prepare all the filling ingredients – shredded chicken, shrimp, tofu, herbs, bean sprouts, cucumber, red bell pepper, jalapeño, and green onions. Arrange them in separate bowls for easy assembly.
4. Soften the Rice Paper Wrappers:
- Fill a large shallow dish or pie plate with warm water.
- Dip one rice paper wrapper into the warm water for about 5-10 seconds until it becomes soft and pliable. Do not soak it for too long, as it will become too fragile to work with.
5. Assemble the Spring Rolls:
- Place the softened rice paper wrapper on a clean, damp kitchen towel or a clean surface.
- Lay a few pieces of each filling ingredient in the center of the wrapper, leaving some space at the edges.
- Fold the sides of the wrapper over the filling, then fold the bottom edge up and roll tightly to enclose the filling. It should look like a burrito.
- Repeat this process with the remaining wrappers and filling ingredients.
6. Serve with Sauce:
- Serve the spicy noodle spring rolls with the prepared dipping sauce.
7. Enjoy:
- Dip the spring rolls in the sauce and enjoy your delicious and spicy noodle spring rolls!
Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients and adjust the level of spiciness to suit your taste. These spring rolls are perfect for dipping into the flavorful sauce and make a great appetizer or light meal.