Fresh Prawn Spring Rolls
Fresh prawn spring rolls are a light Asian starter filled with steamed prawns, rice vermicelli, crunchy beans, grated carrot and iceberg lettuce, wrapped in soft rice paper. The Thermomix TM7 steams the prawns and beans gently while grating and chopping the vegetables in seconds, so every roll is fresh, crisp and ready for dipping.
About this recipe
Fresh Prawn Spring Rolls Thermomix TM7 recipes bring the vibrant flavours of a Vietnamese summer roll straight into your kitchen. Soft rice paper wraps around steamed prawns, slippery rice vermicelli, crunchy fresh beans, grated carrot and crisp iceberg lettuce, finished with fiery fresh chilli and fragrant coriander. Searching for a healthy Asian starter recipe made in an all-in-one kitchen machine ends here: the TM7 steams the prawns and beans gently in the Varoma while it grates the carrots and chops the herbs in seconds. Because nothing is fried, these rolls stay light and clean-tasting, ideal for a warm evening on the terrace, a drinks party or a light weeknight starter. Rolling them is easier than you think, and the result looks impressively professional on any platter. Serve them with a sweet chilli or peanut dipping sauce for a fresh, colourful bite everyone will remember.
Preparation tips
- Dip each rice paper briefly in lukewarm water and lay it on a damp tea towel so it stays pliable while you arrange the prawns, vermicelli and vegetables without tearing.
- Keep the filling ingredients narrow and central: place the beans, carrot and lettuce in a tight line before rolling, so the spring rolls hold their shape and slice neatly in half for serving.
- Roll the spring rolls up to a few hours in advance, cover them with a lightly dampened cloth and cling film, and refrigerate so the rice paper stays soft rather than drying out.
Recipe variations
- Make a vegetarian version by replacing the prawns with thin strips of marinated tofu or omelette; steam them briefly alongside the beans so the rolls stay fully plant-based yet satisfying.
- For a festive variation, add thin slices of ripe mango and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds to the filling, and serve the rolls with a homemade peanut dipping sauce for a colourful party platter.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Steaming in the Varoma cooks the raw prawns and fresh beans gently, keeping them tender and full of flavour without any added oil.
- In seconds, chopping with the TM7 turns the fresh coriander and chilli into a fine, even mixture that perfumes every spring roll.
- Grating the carrots with the TM7 produces fine, uniform strips that roll up easily inside the rice paper without tearing it.
- Weighing the rice vermicelli directly in the mixing bowl with the integrated scale guarantees the right proportion for exactly the number of rolls you plan.
- Heating the water for soaking the rice paper is quick and controlled, so every wrapper softens evenly and never turns sticky or torn.
Ingredients
- carrots
- fine sea salt
- water
- fresh green beans
- rice vermicelli
- large raw prawns, peeled
- spring roll rice paper
- iceberg lettuce
- fresh coriander (optional)
- garlic clove