Vietnamese Bò Bía – Fresh Spring Rolls

Simple, delicious and very refreshing Vietnamese Bò Bía! So easy to make with everything in one roll. No need to prepare separate dipping sauce. It’s a perfect healthy spring appetizer!

Vietnamese Bò Bía or fresh spring rolls are very similar to the Po Piah found in Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore, except the filling is wrapped in a rice paper instead of a spring roll sheet. The filling is made of lightly stir fried crunchy shredded vegetables, tofu, shitake mushrooms and thinly sliced fried eggs (optional).  I love using jicama in the filling as it gives out the juicy and crunchy texture. It is wrapped with crispy lettuce, vermicelli, fresh cilantro (coriander), Thai basil, Hoisen sauce, chilli sauce and roasted ground peanuts.

When I was a child this used to be my family’s weekend favorite meal. We would all sit together around the table with all the ingredients laid out. Everyone gets a plate and makes his or her own Bò Bía. I like mine with small amounts of filling and lots of roasted peanuts so it was easy to roll. My dad and brothers made theirs with lots of filling and most of the time theirs would fall apart after the first bite. My sisters made theirs with lots of chilli sauce and even fresh chilli. It was fun watching everyone make and eat their Bò Bías! Give this recipe a try for your next family meal, potluck, or gathering. It’s a fun way of getting everyone together to make and enjoy good healthy food!

This is the easiest and quickest Vietnamese Bò Bías to make. Simply stir fry the ingredients, wrap with lettuce, vermicelli,  herbs, sauces, and ground peanuts. So healthy, you won’t feel guilty eating more of it!

Enjoy!