Crispy Spring Rolls with Peanut (Printable Version)

Golden crunchy spring rolls filled with cabbage, carrots and vermicelli, paired with creamy peanut dipping sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Spring Rolls

01 - 12 spring roll wrappers
02 - 1 cup shredded green cabbage
03 - 1 cup julienned carrots
04 - 1 cup bean sprouts
05 - ½ cup julienned red bell pepper
06 - ½ cup cooked vermicelli noodles
07 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
08 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
09 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
10 - 1 tsp sesame oil
11 - 1 tsp grated ginger
12 - 1 clove garlic, minced
13 - Vegetable oil, for frying

→ Peanut Sauce

14 - ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
15 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
16 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
17 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
18 - 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
19 - ⅓ cup warm water
20 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, bell pepper, vermicelli noodles, green onions, cilantro, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Toss until well mixed.
02 - Place a spring roll wrapper on a clean surface with a corner pointing toward you. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling near the bottom corner. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll up tightly, sealing the edge with a dab of water.
03 - Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
04 - Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or wok to 350°F (175°C). Fry the spring rolls in batches, turning occasionally, for 3–4 minutes or until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
05 - In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha (if using), water, and sesame oil until smooth.
06 - Serve the hot spring rolls with the peanut dipping sauce.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • You get an unbeatable crunch and a creamy-salty-sweet dip without deep frying at a restaurant.
  • They're easy to customize and are surprisingly fun to shape, making any meal feel a bit more celebratory.
02 -
  • Once, in my rush, I overfilled the rolls and they promptly burst in the hot oil—a lighter hand keeps them whole and crisp.
  • Switching from cold to room-temperature wrappers meant far fewer cracks while rolling—give them a few minutes to warm up for best results.
03 -
  • Let the assembled rolls rest for 3-5 minutes before frying, which helps prevent seams from bursting open.
  • Stir a tiny bit of hoisin or a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds into your sauce for an extra layer of flavor—it's a small touch with big impact.
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