Steak Spring Rolls With Peanut Sauce

1. Set skirt steak on a plate and sprinkle with soy sauce, lime juice, and garlic powder.
   

2. Heat a grill or grill pan to high heat and sear steak 1 to 2 minutes per side. Let rest 10 to 15 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
   

3. Blanch asparagus by heating water in a skillet to a soft boil. Drop in asparagus for about 1 minute and then remove from heat and immediately plunge asparagus into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
   

4. Meanwhile, julienne (very thinly slice) carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, and green onion.
   

5. Dip rice paper into a shallow pan of warm (not boiling) water until soft, about 1 minute.
   

6. Remove onto smooth work surface and spread flat. Lay a piece of lettuce over the rice paper and add steak strips, vegetables, and herbs as desired in straight line down the middle of the lettuce.
   

7. Roll the spring roll like a burrito. Fold over one long edge, then fold in two short edges, then roll up.
   

8. Keep under damp paper towels until ready to serve or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator wrapped in damp paper towels.
   

9. To make the dipping sauce, whisk together all ingredients. Serve with spring rolls.

Ingredient Variations and Substitutions

Use any fresh vegetables you’d like.

You can customize these rolls to fit your taste. Leave out the steak for vegetarian, or swap in your favorite protein, such as shrimp or chicken. Any vegetable, and even some fruits, such as mango, go nicely with the steak. You can also use spinach or other greens in place of the butter lettuce if needed.

If you’re allergic to peanuts, you can use almond butter for the sauce.

For gluten-free, use low-sodium tamari instead of soy sauce.

Cooking and Serving Tips

To make your weekdays easier, prepare these spring rolls on a Saturday or Sunday and portion them into containers for quick grab-and-go lunches. To keep the wraps from drying out, loosely wrap them in a damp paper towel before storing in the refrigerator.

Don’t be intimidated if you’ve never made spring rolls. They are actually very simple. Just fill them and roll as you would a burrito. The wet rice paper is sticky and will keep the spring roll rolled up. With practice, you can make them as quickly as you could make a sandwich!