Vegan Vietnamese Spring Roll Bowl (Bún Chả Giò Chay)

Enjoy a fresh and vibrant Vegan Spring Roll Bowl with crispy spring rolls, vermicelli noodles, crunchy veggies, and a tangy vegan 'fish' sauce. Perfect for a light, flavorful meal!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Ingredients

Bowls

▢ 12 small vegan spring rolls
▢ 100g vermicelli rice noodles (2 nests)
▢ 1 small head of shredded green lettuce
▢ ½ cucumber, diced and peeled
▢ ¾ cup pickled Vietnamese carrots
▢ fresh mint, cilantro or Thai basil
▢ 4 fresh lime wedges
▢ ¼ cup chopped salted peanuts

Vegan "Fish Sauce"

▢ ¼ cup organic sugar
▢ 1 large clove minced garlic
▢ 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
▢ 1-2 tsp red chili flakes
▢ ¾ cup water
▢ salt to taste (don't be shy with the salt, fish sauce typically has a salty flavor)
▢ or use Vietnamese dipping sauce (nuoc cham) instead of the above

Vegan Chicken (Optional)

▢ 4 breaded vegan chicken cutlets
▢ 3 tbsp teriyaki sauce

Instructions

Spring Rolls & Noodles

Start by cooking the spring rolls according to the package instructions. Once they are cooked cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Next, cook the vermicelli noodles by allowing them to soak in boiling water for 3-5 mins. (check package instructions) Rinse with cold water once they are cooked.

"Fish" Sauce

In a small saucepan add water, sugar, red chili flakes, garlic, lime juice, and salt.
Bring it to a boil and stir for a minute or until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.

Vegan "Chicken"

Cook the cutlets according to the package instructions. Once they are cooked, lightly coat them in a layer of teriyaki sauce. Cut into bite-sized strips.

Bowls

Assemble the bowls by adding a bed of lettuce, then adding noodles, pickled carrots, fresh herbs, and spring rolls. (Add cooked "chicken" strips now if adding).
Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top and serve each bowl with a lime wedge.
Drizzle the "fish" sauce or Vietnamese dipping sauce on top and enjoy!

Notes

Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.

Nutrition

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