1-First, cook the vermicelli noodles in boiling water as per package instructions, then drain and rinse them with cold water to cool. This step takes about 5 minutes and sets the base for your rolls.

2-Next, prepare your fillings by slicing or shredding the vegetables and gathering the herbs and cooked shrimp or chicken.

3-Now, fill a shallow dish with about one inch of water and dip a rice paper wrapper for 10 to 15 seconds until it’s firm but flexible, then place it on a flat surface. Layer 1 to 2 slices of each vegetable, a small pinch of noodles, a few shrimp or chicken pieces, and some herb leaves on the part of the wrapper closest to you. For the best results, keep the fillings balanced to avoid overstuffing.

4-After that, fold the sides over the filling and roll tightly from the edge closest to you to enclose everything neatly. Repeat this for all the wrappers and fillings, which should take around 15 minutes for assembly.

5-Finally, blend the peanut butter, hoisin sauce, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes until smooth for the dipping sauce, and serve your spring rolls fresh alongside it. The total preparation time is about 40 minutes, with 20 minutes for prepping and 5 minutes for cooking.