Rice Paper Roll Bowl (Printable Version)

Vibrant Vietnamese-inspired bowl with crisp vegetables, protein, and creamy peanut sauce over rice paper shards

# What You'll Need:

→ Rice Paper & Base

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

→ Protein

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

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 large carrot, julienned
05 - 1 cucumber, deseeded and julienned
06 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
08 - 2 cups mixed salad greens
09 - 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
10 - 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves

→ Peanut Sauce

11 - 5 fl oz creamy peanut butter
12 - 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
13 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
14 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
15 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
16 - 1 to 2 tsp sriracha, optional
17 - 2 to 4 tbsp warm water

→ Toppings

18 - 0.25 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
19 - 2 tbsp fried shallots, optional
20 - Lime wedges for serving

# Method:

01 - Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Submerge each rice paper sheet for 5 to 10 seconds until just softened, then place on a clean towel. Stack 2 to 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.
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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, which means you can actually make it on a Tuesday night without losing your mind.
  • Every bite feels luxurious and restaurant-worthy, but you control the freshness and can skip whatever you don't like.
  • The rice paper shards add this unexpected textural contrast that keeps things interesting instead of feeling like the same old salad.
02 -
  • Don't oversoak the rice paper or it becomes mushy and loses that satisfying texture that makes this bowl special in the first place.
  • The peanut sauce thickens as it sits, so make it right before serving and don't hesitate to thin it with a splash more warm water if needed.
03 -
  • If your rice paper starts tearing when you cut it, you probably softened it too much—use less time in the water next time and work faster.
  • Warm your serving bowls slightly before assembling so the noodles or rice stay at a pleasant temperature and the whole experience feels more intentional.
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