Custom Trio of Vietnamese Spring Roll Sauces for Christmas Eve
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Elevate your Christmas Eve dinner with these homemade Vietnamese spring roll sauces, a perfect way to utilize leftover delivery condiments! Fresh vegetables are essential for a light and healthy meal, and pre-packaged vegetable sets make preparation a breeze. These sauces will transform your meal into a restaurant-quality experience right at home.
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of our peanut sauce, balanced with a delightful sweetness. For those who love a zesty kick, the nuoc cham sauce offers a tantalizing blend of salty, sour, and spicy notes. Completing the trio is a tangy mustard sauce, featuring a savory and sweet profile that complements the other flavors beautifully. Each sauce brings its unique character to enhance the fresh ingredients.
This recipe is a testament to smart kitchen practices, cleverly repurposing those small sauce packets that accumulate from food deliveries. Give these often-forgotten sauces a second life by transforming them into your signature dipping companions. It’s a rewarding way to reduce waste and create something delicious!
The peanut sauce is crafted by blending smooth peanut butter with sweet honey and savory fish sauce (specifically, crab-flavored soy sauce) for a deep, complex flavor. The mustard sauce combines the sharp tang of mustard with the sweet and salty profile of ‘Cham Sauce’ (a popular dipping sauce for intestines or grilled meats), creating a crowd-pleasing combination. The nuoc cham sauce, inherently savory, is brightened with fresh lemon juice and a dash of hot sauce for a refreshing, spicy finish.
Together with your favorite spring roll vegetables, sweet pineapple slices, and plump cooked shrimp, this sauce trio ensures a truly memorable home party meal. Get creative with your leftover sauces and craft a dipping experience that perfectly suits your palate. ^^
Creamy Peanut Sauce Ingredients- 3 Tbsp Peanut Butter
- 1 Tbsp Honey
- 1 Tbsp Crab-flavored Soy Sauce
Tangy Mustard Sauce Ingredients- 1 packet Mustard Sauce (store-bought)
- 2 Tbsp Cham Sauce (for intestines or grilled meat)
Spicy & Sour Nuoc Cham Sauce Ingredients- 3 Tbsp Nuoc Cham Sauce
- 1 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Hot Sauce
Spring Roll & Garnish Ingredients- 100g Mixed Spring Roll Vegetables (e.g., perilla leaves, shredded cabbage, bell peppers, onion, red cabbage)
- 6 Cooked Prawns/Shrimp
- Fresh Pineapple (to taste)
- Peanut Sauce (homemade)
- Mustard Sauce (homemade)
- Nuoc Cham Sauce (homemade)
- 1 packet Mustard Sauce (store-bought)
- 2 Tbsp Cham Sauce (for intestines or grilled meat)
Spicy & Sour Nuoc Cham Sauce Ingredients- 3 Tbsp Nuoc Cham Sauce
- 1 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Hot Sauce
Spring Roll & Garnish Ingredients- 100g Mixed Spring Roll Vegetables (e.g., perilla leaves, shredded cabbage, bell peppers, onion, red cabbage)
- 6 Cooked Prawns/Shrimp
- Fresh Pineapple (to taste)
- Peanut Sauce (homemade)
- Mustard Sauce (homemade)
- Nuoc Cham Sauce (homemade)
- 100g Mixed Spring Roll Vegetables (e.g., perilla leaves, shredded cabbage, bell peppers, onion, red cabbage)
- 6 Cooked Prawns/Shrimp
- Fresh Pineapple (to taste)
- Peanut Sauce (homemade)
- Mustard Sauce (homemade)
- Nuoc Cham Sauce (homemade)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start with the simplest, yet most delightful, mustard sauce. Take one packet of store-bought mustard sauce. To enhance its flavor profile with sweetness and saltiness, add 2 tablespoons of ‘Cham Sauce’ (often used for grilled meats or intestines) and mix well. This creates a delicious sauce with the distinct pungency of mustard complemented by a sweet and savory balance.
Step 2
Next, we’ll make the appetite-whetting nuoc cham sauce. To the 3 tablespoons of savory nuoc cham sauce, add 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice for brightness and 1 teaspoon of hot sauce for a spicy kick. Mix thoroughly. This spicy and sour nuoc cham sauce is highly recommended for those who enjoy clean, exotic flavors!
Step 3
Finally, let’s prepare the rich and flavorful peanut sauce. Combine 3 tablespoons of smooth peanut butter with 1 tablespoon of honey for sweetness, and 1 tablespoon of crab-flavored soy sauce for umami and saltiness. Peanut butter can be clumpy, so stir gently and slowly with the other ingredients until it becomes smooth and well-combined. This will result in a deeply flavorful and satisfying peanut sauce.
Step 4
Your homemade peanut sauce is now ready, boasting a thick texture and delightful peanut chunks. If you prefer a smoother consistency without the texture of whole peanut pieces, you can transfer the mixed sauce to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Step 5
And voilà! Your fantastic trio of dipping sauces for Vietnamese spring rolls is complete: the rich peanut sauce, the zesty nuoc cham sauce, and the tangy mustard sauce. Choose your favorite sauce based on your craving: opt for the nuoc cham sauce for a spicy and savory kick, the mustard sauce for a pungent sweet-and-salty experience, or the peanut sauce if you love a creamy, nutty flavor!
Step 6
Now, let’s look at the star ingredients for your spring rolls: fresh vegetables. Purchasing a pre-packaged set is convenient and typically includes ingredients like perilla leaves, shredded cabbage, yellow and red bell peppers, sliced onions, and shredded red cabbage, adding vibrant colors and textures to your meal.
Step 7
Vietnamese spring rolls just aren’t the same without shrimp! To ensure plump and juicy cooked prawns, briefly blanch them in boiling water, then immediately rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and maintain their fresh texture. Make sure to drain them well.
Step 8
With your fresh spring roll vegetables, sweet pineapple slices, and plump cooked prawns ready, the preparation of your Vietnamese spring roll feast is complete! The colorful array of fresh ingredients will make your dining table look incredibly appealing.
Step 9
Everything is now ready for a delightful meal! You have the chewy rice paper wrappers, an abundance of fresh spring roll ingredients, and your meticulously crafted trio of sauces. Isn’t it wonderful to enjoy Vietnamese spring rolls with custom sauces ingeniously made from leftover delivery condiments? Personally, I found the spicy nuoc cham and the zesty mustard sauces particularly delicious. ^^
