A fusion of Asian flavors, you are going to love this modern spin on the Vietnamese classic made with fresh mango, creamy avocado and juicy pulled pork.
Fresh rolls have got to be, hands down, one of my favorite no-cook dinners in the summer. Even though they appear to be time-intensive, you never have to turn on the oven or stand by the stove which is always a plus this time of year.
Typically, I make these with pre-cooked shrimp but recently I had leftover Asian BBQ Pulled Pork to use up so I decided to give them a spin..er..roll. Ripe avocado and sweet mango balanced out the tangy, slightly spicy pork in ways your mouth could never imagine.
People often tell me they love fresh rolls but are afraid to make them at home. Admittedly, they take a little practice (I’ve been rolling them since I was 5 years old!) BUT, the biggest tip is to avoid over-soaking the rice paper in the warm water.
An easy trick to remember is to think of the round sheet as a steering wheel and hold it in both hands with the bottom half dipped in the warm water. Working clockwise, move the wheel around one time then move to a plate to fill and roll. If you soak them for more than 5-6 seconds, they will tear and you’ll get frustrated and potentially start crying. And we don’t want that to happen, do we?
You can do it.
No forks required.
Fresh Rolls with Pulled Pork, Mango and Avocado
Ingredients
- 12 spring roll rice paper wrappers
- 2 cups leftover Asian BBQ Pulled Pork (or shredded chicken)
- 1 mango (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 1 avocado (pitted and thinly sliced)
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup cilantro sprigs
Dipping Sauce
- ¼ cup fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic paste
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
Instructions
- Boil 8 cups of water and keep warm.
- Whisk together dipping sauce and set aside.
- To soften the rice paper, fill a shallow pie plate with boiling water. Add one rice paper at a time and soak for 5 seconds then move to a plate to fill and roll. (Careful not to over-soak!)
- Working from the center of the roll, add a couple tablespoons of shredded pork then top with a little shredded cabbage, two avocado slices, two mango slices and a few cilantro sprigs.
- Fold in the sides then bring bottom up over the filling and tuck while rolling tightly.
- Place on a platter seam side down and continue rolling remaining 11 sheets.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with reserved dipping sauce.
I made these tonight and they were delicious, but I have one question, do you really need to boil 8 cups of water? I used a very small fraction of that, plus I was wondering if I could have just used hot water from the tap so I didn’t have to wait for water to boil. Just looking for ways to make it (even) easier!
Hi Kristin – The amount of water you need ultimately just depends on the size pan you’re using to make the rolls. I usually just boil a bunch of water in my teapot so I have plenty of extra water but no worries if you don’t need it all! As for the water, I really think it needs to be boiled because it starts to cool down over time as you are rolling. Of course if you’re fast, maybe you don’t need it boiled. :)
Oh my goodness Liz, these are yet another fresh rolls I need to make, what is taking me so long?!? These look absolutely fantastic!
PLEASE make these!! You won’t regret it!
This sounds really nice. I’d do it with chicken. This seems to be a similar to a recipe I’ve made before, but your choice of protein to put in them makes them something I might be able to get my husband to eat (as long as he doesn’t see the bottle of fish sauce)…
I always hide the fish sauce from my husband too. ;)
These look totally irresistable! I LOOOOVE the pulled pork with the mango and YAY no oven!
It was so good Sophia!
I love the flavors in this–great idea Liz!
Thank you Julia! I love when leftovers get a new spin. :)
My husband loves fresh rolls and these look great!!
They are seriously one of my favorites!!
one word.. wow! these look incredible liz, love the mango addition!
Thank you so much Krista!
Wow these look so delicious, especially love the addition of mango!
Thank you so much Ami!
This is my kind of dinner! So great for summer!
I love summer foods!!!
These look amazing, Liz! I love no cook (healthy) meals :)
You and me both Bri!
Pulled pork & mango were made for each other. I adore these fresh rolls!
Thanks Cassie!! xoxo
Those fresh rolls with pulled pork look delightful!
Thanks so much Tom!
Mmm, sounds so yummy! Love the avocado and mango in these Liz!
I couldn’t resist adding them!!