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Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls

150kcal
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 40 minutes
Fresh and vibrant Vietnamese rice paper rolls filled with shrimp, fresh vegetables, and herbs, served with a tangy peanut dipping sauce.
Servings 4 servings
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Vietnamese

Ingredients

For the Rice Paper Rolls
  • 12 sheets rice paper Use round rice paper sheets, about 22 cm in diameter.
  • 200 grams shrimp Peeled and deveined, cooked and sliced in half lengthwise.
  • 1 cup vermicelli noodles Cooked according to package instructions.
  • 1 cup shredded carrots Julienned or grated.
  • 1 cup cucumber Julienned.
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves Whole leaves.
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro Whole leaves.
  • 1 cup lettuce leaves Rinsed and dried, preferably butter or romaine.
For the Peanut Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter Natural peanut butter works best.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Low sodium preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar For acidity.
  • 1 tablespoon honey Can substitute with maple syrup for vegan option.
  • 1 clove garlic Minced.
  • 1-2 tablespoons water To thin the sauce to desired consistency.

Method

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Start by cooking the vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the shrimp by boiling them in salted water for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink. Drain, cool, and slice in half lengthwise.
  3. Julienne the carrots and cucumber. Rinse and dry the lettuce leaves, and pick the mint and cilantro leaves from their stems.
Make the Peanut Dipping Sauce
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and minced garlic. Whisk together over low heat until smooth.
  2. Gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assemble the Rice Paper Rolls
  1. Fill a large mixing bowl with warm water. Dip one rice paper sheet into the water for about 10-15 seconds until it becomes pliable but not too soft.
  2. Lay the softened rice paper on a clean plate. In the center, layer a few pieces of shrimp, a small handful of vermicelli noodles, some shredded carrots, cucumber, a couple of mint and cilantro leaves, and a piece of lettuce.
  3. Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling, then roll it tightly from the bottom to the top, ensuring the filling is secure. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Serve
  1. Arrange the rice paper rolls on a serving platter. Serve with the peanut dipping sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving1rollCalories150kcalCarbohydrates20gProtein8gFat6gSaturated Fat1gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat2gCholesterol30mgSodium200mgPotassium150mgFiber2gSugar2gVitamin A500IUVitamin C10mgCalcium20mgIron1mg

Notes

These rice paper rolls are best served fresh. If you need to prepare them in advance, cover them with a damp cloth to prevent drying out.

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