This Shrimp Rolls recipe originated from Vietnam and is also called Vietnamese Spring Rolls or Rice Paper Rolls.
FRESH SHRIMP ROLLS RECIPE
- 9-18 pieces cooked shrimps, peeled, deveined and sliced in half lengthwise.
- 6-12 pieces rice papers
- lettuce leaves
- small carrot, shredded or julienned
- cilantro
- 1 cucumber, seeded and sliced into 2 inches length
- 2-3 bundles vermicelli noodles, cooked according to packaging directions
TIPS for cooking Vermicelli noodles:
- Soak vermicelli noodles in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain.
- In a medium pot, boil 3 cups of water. Add the noodles. Cook for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat. Drain and rinse in cold water.
- Wait for 15 minutes. Noodles should be dry before using.
Procedure:
- Take one piece of rice paper at a time. Dip it into warm water for 5-10 seconds. Follow package instructions as brand varies. Place it on a plate.
- Arrange ingredients starting from lettuce, noodles, cilantro, carrots, cucumber and shrimps. Please see photo above. Wrap it up to roll like a burrito or lumpia.
- Recipe yields about12 pieces.
- Serve with peanut sauce. (Recipe below).
PEANUT SAUCE RECIPE
Procedure:
- Take one piece of rice paper at a time. Dip it into warm water for 5-10 seconds. Follow package instructions as brand varies. Place it on a plate.
- Arrange ingredients starting from lettuce, noodles, cilantro, carrots, cucumber and shrimps. Please see photo above. Wrap it up to roll like a burrito or lumpia.
- Recipe yields about12 pieces.
- Serve with peanut sauce. (Recipe below).
PEANUT SAUCE RECIPE
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 3 tsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 1/2 tbsp water
- 2 tsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha (optional)
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp chopped peanuts
Procedure:
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except peanut butter and peanuts. Stir until sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add peanut butter and mix until mixture is smooth.
- Top with chopped peanuts. Add more if desired.
Source: Pinoy Cooking Recipes
