Description
Fresh rice paper rolls filled with tender seasoned beef, crisp vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with a flavorful dipping sauce for a light and refreshing meal.
Ingredients
- 12 rice paper wrappers
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 cup julienned cucumber
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup cooked rice noodles (optional)
- For the Dipping Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons warm water (to thin)
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate beef with soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and garlic for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook beef for 2–3 minutes until just cooked through. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare dipping sauce by whisking together hoisin sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, and warm water until smooth. Set aside.
- Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for 5–10 seconds until softened.
- Lay softened wrapper on a clean surface. Add lettuce, carrots, cucumber, herbs, rice noodles (if using), and a few slices of beef near the center.
- Fold bottom edge over filling, fold in sides, and roll tightly to seal.
- Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Serve immediately with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Do not over-soak rice paper as it continues to soften while assembling.
- Keep finished rolls covered with a damp towel to prevent drying.
- Substitute beef with shrimp or tofu if desired.
- Best enjoyed fresh the same day.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vietnamese-Inspired