Dish

Spring Rolls

Spring rolls are a light and refreshing appetizer that is enjoyed by many. The filling typically includes carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, and vermicelli noodles, and can also include shrimp, pork, or chicken. The filling is then wrapped in rice paper and served cold with a dipping sauce made with hoisin sauce, peanut butter, and chili. Spring rolls are suitable for vegetarians and can be made vegan by omitting the meat and seafood. They are also low in calories and fat compared to other fried appetizers. Spring rolls are believed to have originated in China and were brought to Vietnam by Chinese immigrants. The dish has since become a popular appetizer in both Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine, and has also been adapted in other Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand and Cambodia. There are many variations of spring rolls, including vegetarian and seafood options. Some recipes also call for the use of different dipping sauces such as sweet chili or soy sauce. In some regions of Vietnam, spring rolls are served with fresh herbs such as mint and cilantro. Spring rolls pair well with a light and refreshing beer or a glass of white wine. To prevent the rice paper from tearing, make sure to soak it in warm water for a few seconds before wrapping the filling. To add a crunchy texture, add some chopped peanuts or crispy fried onions to the filling. Spring rolls can be presented on a platter with the dipping sauce on the side. It can be garnished with fresh herbs such as mint and cilantro. The rolls can also be cut in half diagonally for a more visually appealing presentation.

Asian cuisine› Chinese cuisine

Appetizer

Origins and history

Spring rolls are believed to have originated in China and were brought to Vietnam by Chinese immigrants. The dish has since become a popular appetizer in both Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine, and has also been adapted in other Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand and Cambodia.

Dietary considerations

Suitable for vegetarians and can be made vegan by omitting the meat and seafood. Low in calories and fat compared to other fried appetizers. May contain peanuts and chili, which can be allergens for some people.

Variations

There are many variations of spring rolls, including vegetarian and seafood options. Some recipes also call for the use of different dipping sauces such as sweet chili or soy sauce. In some regions of Vietnam, spring rolls are served with fresh herbs such as mint and cilantro.

Presentation and garnishing

To prevent the rice paper from tearing, make sure to soak it in warm water for a few seconds before wrapping the filling. To add a crunchy texture, add some chopped peanuts or crispy fried onions to the filling. Spring rolls can be presented on a platter with the dipping sauce on the side. It can be garnished with fresh herbs such as mint and cilantro. The rolls can also be cut in half diagonally for a more visually appealing presentation.

Side-dishes

Spring rolls are often served as an appetizer and do not require side dishes. However, they can be paired with a light and refreshing beer or a glass of white wine.