Rice Paper Wraps with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Brighten up your lunch with these vibrant rice paper wraps bursting with fresh veggies and served with a rich peanut dipping sauce that packs a punch! With just a few simple ingredients and a quick rolling technique, you’ll have a deliciously fun meal ready in no time. Dive into a world of flavor and freshness that’s perfect for a mid-day pick-me-up!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(7)
- Avocado
- Bell pepper
- Shredded carrots
- Cilantro
- Cucumber
- 1 tbsp lime juice (15 ml)
- 1 tbsp water (to thin) (15 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- Optional: cooked shrimp or tofuoptional
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (5 ml)optional
- 2 tbsp peanut butter (28 g)
- Optional: thin rice noodles (vermicelli)optional
- Rice paper wraps
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Pinch of garlic powder
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (15 ml)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
310
Protein
10g
Carbs
43g
Fat
12g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Slice the veggies, cook noodles if using, and have it all ready.
- 2
Fill a shallow plate with warm water. Dip one rice paper in for 5-10 seconds until just soft.
- 3
Place on a clean surface. Add a little of each veggie, herbs, protein, and noodles.
- 4
Fold the bottom over the filling, fold in the sides, then roll it up tight like a burrito.
- 5
Whisk together the peanut sauce ingredients until smooth.
- 6
Dip and eat!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Dip rice paper in 105-110°F water for exactly 5-7 seconds, not 10—oversoaking causes the paper to tear because starches fully hydrate and lose structural integrity, while undersoaking leaves it brittle and prone to cracking during rolling.timing105-110°F, 5-7 seconds
- ✓Fill your wrapper with ingredients occupying only the middle third of the paper (about 2-3 inches wide)—exceeding this ratio prevents the sides from overlapping properly and doubles the likelihood of filling puncturing through during the final roll.technique2-3 inches filling width
- ✓Thin your peanut sauce to 1:1 peanut butter to liquid (soy sauce + water or lime juice) because the peanut protein and oil separate when sitting, creating a grainy texture—the additional liquid creates an emulsion that stays stable for 2+ hours.ingredient1:1 peanut butter to liquid ratio
- ✓Cut avocado into ¼-inch slices rather than chunks—thin slices conform to the paper's curves during rolling without shifting, while chunks create pressure points that rupture the delicate rice paper from inside.technique¼-inch thickness
- ✓Cook vermicelli noodles to al dente (7-9 minutes for most brands) then immediately toss with 1 tsp sesame oil per cup—the oil coats the starch and prevents the noodles from clumping or absorbing excess moisture that would make wraps soggy.timing7-9 minutes, 1 tsp sesame oil per cup
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Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Rice Paper Wraps with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Brighten up your lunch with these vibrant rice paper wraps bursting with fresh veggies and served with a rich peanut dipping sauce that packs a punch! With just a few simple ingredients and a quick rolling technique, you’ll have a deliciously fun meal ready in no time. Dive into a world of flavor and freshness that’s perfect for a mid-day pick-me-up!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(7)
- Avocado
- Bell pepper
- Shredded carrots
- Cilantro
- Cucumber
- 1 tbsp lime juice (15 ml)
- 1 tbsp water (to thin) (15 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- Optional: cooked shrimp or tofuoptional
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (5 ml)optional
- 2 tbsp peanut butter (28 g)
- Optional: thin rice noodles (vermicelli)optional
- Rice paper wraps
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Pinch of garlic powder
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (15 ml)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
310
Protein
10g
Carbs
43g
Fat
12g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Slice the veggies, cook noodles if using, and have it all ready.
- 2
Fill a shallow plate with warm water. Dip one rice paper in for 5-10 seconds until just soft.
- 3
Place on a clean surface. Add a little of each veggie, herbs, protein, and noodles.
- 4
Fold the bottom over the filling, fold in the sides, then roll it up tight like a burrito.
- 5
Whisk together the peanut sauce ingredients until smooth.
- 6
Dip and eat!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Dip rice paper in 105-110°F water for exactly 5-7 seconds, not 10—oversoaking causes the paper to tear because starches fully hydrate and lose structural integrity, while undersoaking leaves it brittle and prone to cracking during rolling.timing105-110°F, 5-7 seconds
- ✓Fill your wrapper with ingredients occupying only the middle third of the paper (about 2-3 inches wide)—exceeding this ratio prevents the sides from overlapping properly and doubles the likelihood of filling puncturing through during the final roll.technique2-3 inches filling width
- ✓Thin your peanut sauce to 1:1 peanut butter to liquid (soy sauce + water or lime juice) because the peanut protein and oil separate when sitting, creating a grainy texture—the additional liquid creates an emulsion that stays stable for 2+ hours.ingredient1:1 peanut butter to liquid ratio
- ✓Cut avocado into ¼-inch slices rather than chunks—thin slices conform to the paper's curves during rolling without shifting, while chunks create pressure points that rupture the delicate rice paper from inside.technique¼-inch thickness
- ✓Cook vermicelli noodles to al dente (7-9 minutes for most brands) then immediately toss with 1 tsp sesame oil per cup—the oil coats the starch and prevents the noodles from clumping or absorbing excess moisture that would make wraps soggy.timing7-9 minutes, 1 tsp sesame oil per cup