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Vietnamese summer rolls, also known as gỏi cuốn, nem cuốn, salad rolls, fresh spring rolls, or rice paper rolls, are delicate rice paper wrappers filled with a vibrant mix of fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, protein such as shrimp or pork, and vermicelli noodles. Think of them as the healthier, lighter cousin to fried Vietnamese spring rolls. They’re surprisingly easy to make, especially if you set up a little rolling station with all your ingredients ready to go. Start by prepping everything: cook the vermicelli noodles, julienne the veggies, and slice the shrimp in half lengthwise. Then, it’s just a matter of softening the rice paper wrappers in warm water, layering on the fillings, and rolling them up like little burritos.
