These Fresh Spring Roll Wraps are a heartier take on the classic Vietnamese appetizer. Perfect for a healthy lunch or light weeknight dinner.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Sandwich, Seafood, Shrimp, Summer, Wraps
Servings: 6
Author: Jonathan Melendez
Equipment
Saucepan
Pot
Ingredients
1poundboneless pork loin or shoulder
1/2teaspoonwhole black peppercorns
2whole star anise pods
4whole cloves
1/4teaspooncumin seeds
1/4teaspoonfennel seeds
1yellow onionsliced
2garlic cloves
4ouncesrice vermicelli
6spinach tortillas or wraps
1poundlarge cooked shrimpsliced in half
1/2English cucumbersliced into long thin strips
2medium carrotsshredded
1/2cupfresh mint leaves
1/2cupfresh Thai leaves
1/2cupfresh cilantro leaves
2cupsshredded romaine lettuce
1cuphoisin sauce
1/2cupcrunchy peanut butter
Instructions
Place the pork in a medium saucepan and fill with enough water to cover the pork completely. Add in the peppercorns, star anise, cloves, cumin, fennel seeds, onion, and garlic. Bring to a simmer and cook over low heat until fork tender, about 45 mins to 1 hour. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Thinly slice and set aside until ready to use.
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add in the noodles. Cook until al dente, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
When ready to assemble the wraps, warm up the tortillas slightly in a dry skillet to make them pliable. Working with one at a time, place a bit of noodles in the center. Top with a few slices of shrimp and pork. Top with cucumber, carrot, herbs and lettuce. Fold the sides slightly and then roll like you would a burrito. Set aside and continue assembling the rest. Chill or serve immediately with the peanut sauce (recipe follows) or sriracha for dipping.
To make the peanut sauce, combine the hoisin and peanut butter in a small saucepan. Add a splash or two of water and cook over low heat until it melts and comes together. Enjoy!