Get ready to transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Vietnam with these irresistible Summer Rolls with Sausage! Imagine biting into a fresh, delicate rice paper wrapper packed with juicy ground pork, crisp vegetables, and aromatic herbs - a perfect symphony of textures and flavors that will make your mouth water. These aren't just any summer rolls; they're a quick, easy, and absolutely delicious meal that will impress your family and friends in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Serves: 8 rolls
Ingredients
- 8 rice paper wrappers
- 1 lb ground pork sausage
- 1 cup vermicelli noodles, cooked
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup carrots, julienned
- 1/2 cup cucumber, julienned
- Fresh mint leaves
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Peanut sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables: shred lettuce, julienne carrots and cucumber, and roughly chop fresh mint and cilantro leaves.
- Cook vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking, then set aside to cool.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground pork sausage until fully browned and no pink remains. Break meat into small crumbles while cooking. Drain excess fat and let cool slightly.
- Fill a large, shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for about 10-15 seconds until it becomes soft and pliable.
- Lay the softened rice paper on a clean, damp kitchen towel. Arrange a small handful of lettuce in the center of the wrapper.
- Layer cooked vermicelli noodles, julienned carrots, cucumber, and browned sausage on top of the lettuce.
- Sprinkle fresh mint and cilantro leaves over the filling.
- Carefully fold the bottom of the wrapper up and over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll tightly to create a compact summer roll.
- Repeat the process with remaining wrappers and ingredients.
- Serve immediately with peanut sauce for dipping. Rolls are best enjoyed fresh and can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
Tips
- Keep your rice paper wrapper moist but not soggy - a quick 10-15 second dip is all you need.
- Use a damp kitchen towel when rolling to prevent sticking and help create tight, neat rolls.
- Work quickly when assembling to prevent the rice paper from becoming too soft and tearing.
- For extra flavor, try marinating your ground pork sausage in some Vietnamese seasonings before cooking.
- Make sure to drain excess fat from the sausage to keep your rolls light and crisp.
- Serve immediately or cover with a damp paper towel to prevent drying out if not eating right away.
- Experiment with different protein options like shrimp or tofu for variety.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
