The Millennial Dad Survival Guide

A no-fuss, health-forward twist on Vietnamese spring rolls using real-life staples already in your fridge.

🛒 Core Ingredients (No Stove, No Stress)

• Rice paper wrappers (8-inch rounds)
• Mixed greens (from your weekly salad box)
• Cucumber (cut into matchsticks)
• Avocado slices
• Mint leaves (backyard freshness FTW 🌱)
• Caramelized onions (for sweetness + umami depth)

🍗 Protein Variations

Choose-your-own-protein path for flavor and dietary needs:

• Grilled or rotisserie chicken (default dad win)
• Steamed fish (mild, flaky, and heart-healthy)
• Seasoned & air-fried tofu (crispy edge + plant-based balance)
• Peeled shrimp (classic, fast, and kid-approved)

🥣 Dipping Sauce Options

• Dad’s Classic Fish Sauce Blend: fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, chili, touch of honey (batch-friendly & fridge-stable)
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• Peanut-Hoisin Shortcut: hoisin + peanut butter + squeeze of lime
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🔄 Custom Notes

• No vermicelli? No problem. If you want carbs, buckwheat noodles or quinoa strands are smart swaps (though not pantry basics).
• Kid-friendly tip: Let them roll their own—less mess, more fun.
• Batch strategy: Prep filling ingredients in advance so roll night is just assembly.

⏱ Why It Wins

• Uses multi-purpose ingredients already on hand
• Zero chopping (unless you count cucumber sticks)
• Flavor pop from caramelized onions and mint means you skip traditional fillers without sacrificing satisfaction