Fresh spring rolls

rolls
Difficulty

Intermediate

Cooktime

1 hr

About this recipe

These fresh Vietnamese-inspired rolls – also referred to as “gỏi cuốn,” summer rolls, salad rolls or rice paper rolls – feature chewy rice noodles, crisp veggies and fragrant herbs wrapped in rice paper. While there are variations in Chinese and other Asian cuisines, this style of dish is most closely tied to Vietnamese cuisine. For more plant-based Vietnamese inspiration, try our bánh mì breakfast sandwich recipe, or check out the blogs of Veggie Anh or The Viet Vegan.

More typically, protein is added to spring rolls in the form of shrimp or tofu, but this plant-based version incorporates JUST Egg Folded. The savory, fluffy strips of vegan eggs are delicious with the Southeast Asian flavors in these rolls, and using the easy-to-make egg patties will save you a ton of prep time. All you have to do is heat them up in a toaster or microwave before slicing them into strips.

Serve these flavorful vegan spring rolls as a light appetizer or pack them for a satisfying on-the-go lunch. This recipe includes a simple sesame soy dipping sauce that makes use of pantry-friendly ingredients, but these spring rolls are also delicious paired with peanut sauce, hoisin-based dipping sauces or Vietnamese nước chấm-style sauces. If you’re craving more veggie-packed meals or looking for a lighter snack, try making sushi bites, Korean-inspired kimbap or browse our cookbook page.

Serves 4-6

4-6
  • 1 8 oz. box JUST Egg Folded
  • 1 package rice paper or spring roll wrappers
  • 8 oz. dried thin rice noodles
  • 1 small head of green leaf lettuce
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • Fresh mint
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Optional substitutions: Fresh mango, Thai basil, cabbage, spinach, roasted squash

Dipping sauce

sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce or sambal oelek
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Equipment

Equipment
  • Large knife

  • Colander

  • shallow dish icon

    Shallow dish

01 / 06

Cook the rice noodles

noodles

Cook or soak the vermicelli noodles according to the package directions, until tender. Rinse and drain the noodles, then cover them and set aside. If they’re sticking together when you start to use them later, just give them a rinse with cold water in a colander.

02 / 06

Heat the JUST Egg Folded

Folded

Heat up the JUST Egg Folded in toaster, air fryer, skillet or microwave according to the directions on the box. Transfer to a cutting board and slice each egg into thin strips.

03 / 06

Prepare the other fillings

fillings

Slice the cucumber, carrot and bell pepper into thin strips, each about 4 to 5 inches long. Clean the lettuce and, if needed, tear the leaves into smaller pieces to fit inside the rolls. Remove any tough stems from the cilantro and mint leaves. If you’re using any other fillings, prepare those now and arrange them in small bowls or on a tray for easy grabbing while you make your rolls.

04 / 06

Soak the rice paper

paper

Line a large plate or cutting board with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Nearby, fill a pie pan or similar shallow dish with about an inch of warm water. Add a sheet of rice paper to the water and let it soak for 5 to 15 seconds until it’s fully pliable but not so long that it starts falling apart. Remove it from the water and carefully lay it out on the paper towel-lined plate.

05 / 06

Fill the spring rolls

rolls

As with making burritos, fill the center area of the roll with fillings, leaving about an inch of space on each side and 2 to 3 inches above and below for folding in the edges and rolling. Onto each rice paper round, layer lettuce, rice noodles, strips of JUST Egg Folded, sliced vegetables, cilantro and mint leaves. Fold in the side panels and roll everything up snugly. As you make them, you’ll get a feel for how much filling will fit and how to roll them tightly without tearing the rice paper. Repeat the process until you’ve made your desired amount. If you’re not eating these rolls immediately, keep them separated and covered with damp paper towels or plastic to prevent them from sticking together and drying out.

06 / 06

Make a dipping sauce and serve

serve

For serving, whisk together a dipping sauce of your choosing, or simply use a ready-made sauce like sweet chili sauce. This recipe includes a simple sesame soy dipping sauce, but spring rolls are also delicious paired with peanut sauce, hoisin-based dipping sauces and Vietnamese nước chấm-style sauces.

We send really good emails.

emails.

Subscribe to them below.