Thai Basil Rolls with Hoisin Peanut Sauce

Herb Society of America

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Fresh and fragrant Thai basil rolls filled with crisp vegetables and herbs, served with a creamy hoisin-peanut dipping sauce.

Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
SERVINGS: 8 rolls
RECIPE CATEGORY: Appetizers
KEYWORDS: basil, fresh, hoisin, peanut, rolls

Ingredients

  

  • 8 sheets rice paper wrappers
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • ยฝ cup fresh Thai basil leaves
  • ยฝ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • ยฝ cup bean sprouts
  • Hoisin Peanut Sauce (for serving)

Instructions

 

  1. Soften rice paper wrappers one at a time in warm water for 10โ€“15 seconds until pliable.
  2. Lay on a damp towel and fill each with lettuce, carrots, basil, cilantro, and bean sprouts.
  3. Fold in the sides and roll tightly like a burrito.
  4. Serve with Hoisin Peanut Sauce for dipping.

Notes

These rolls can be prepared up to two hours ahead and kept covered with a damp towel until serving.

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