Rice Paper Roll Bowl (Printable Version)

Vibrant bowl with rice paper shards, crisp vegetables, and creamy peanut sauce

# What You’ll Need:

→ Rice Paper & Base

01 - 8 sheets rice paper
02 - 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or vermicelli noodles

→ Protein

03 - 14 oz grilled chicken breast, sliced
04 - 14 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed
05 - 14 oz cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 large carrot, julienned
07 - 1 cucumber, deseeded and julienned
08 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
09 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
10 - 2 cups mixed salad greens
11 - ½ cup fresh mint leaves
12 - ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves

→ Peanut Sauce

13 - ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
14 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
15 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
16 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
17 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
18 - 1-2 teaspoons sriracha
19 - 2-4 tablespoons warm water

→ Toppings

20 - ¼ cup roasted peanuts, chopped
21 - 2 tablespoons fried shallots
22 - Lime wedges for serving

# Method:

01 - Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Submerge each rice paper sheet for 5-10 seconds until just softened, then place on a clean towel. Stack 2-3 sheets at a time and cut into rough strips or squares. Set aside.
02 - Grill, pan-fry, or bake your chosen protein. Slice or cube as appropriate.
03 - Wash, peel, and slice all vegetables as indicated in the ingredient list.
04 - In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, lime juice, and sriracha. Gradually add warm water until the sauce is smooth and pourable.
05 - Divide the rice or noodles among four bowls. Top with rice paper pieces, vegetables, salad greens, herbs, and your chosen protein.
06 - Drizzle generously with peanut sauce. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and fried shallots. Serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Fresh and Vibrant: Packed with crisp carrots, cucumber, and fresh herbs like mint and cilantro.
  • Customizable: Easily adapted with chicken, tofu, or shrimp to suit your preference.
  • Quick and Easy: Ready in just 30 minutes with minimal cooking required.
  • Diet-Friendly: Naturally dairy-free and can be made gluten-free or vegan with simple swaps.
02 -
  • Rice Paper Texture: Only soak the rice paper for 5–10 seconds; it will continue to soften as it sits.
  • Sauce Consistency: Add the warm water one tablespoon at a time to the peanut sauce to achieve your preferred level of thickness.
  • Gluten-Free Needs: Use tamari in place of soy sauce and ensure your hoisin sauce is certified gluten-free.
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