Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls
May 17th 2007 14:00
What else can I say? These heavenly rolls satisfy my utmost cravings for freshness and well-balanced savouriness.
Summer rolls aka Spring rolls, also known as Vietnamese fresh rolls - they are rice paper rolls that often include shrimp, herbs, pork, rice vermicelli and other ingredients wrapped up and dipped in a peanut sauce. Spring rolls almost constitute an entire category of Vietnamese foods, as there are numerous different kinds of spring rolls with different ingredients in them. There also the deep fried and grilled versions.
Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls are a healthy, tasty and portable snack alternative to begin any party. Although fiddly to make your own, you should be able to order some from your friendly Vietnamese restaurant.
However, making your own gives you the versatility of customising to personal tastes. And of course, you will be able to make vegetarian versions quite easily. The Vietnamese rice paper rolls are distinctive from the generous use of mint, cilantro and basil, which harmoniously explodes in your mouth with such crisp and mintiness.
A definite must-have to serve your guests at the next party or get-together. A sure hit!
Here's a simple recipe to experiment with in the comfort of your own home :
8 ounces shrimp - cooked, peeled, devined, cut in half the long way
4 ounces dried thin chinese rice sticks - softened in hot water, drained
1 cup cilantro - cut into slivers
1 cup fresh mint leaves - roughly chopped
1 cup scallions - cut into slivers
1 cup Thai basil - roughly chopped
rice paper sheets - softened in warm water, drained
Divide half of mint, cilantro, and basil among softened rice-paper sheets, arranging in line across lower third of each sheet and leaving 1-inch border on each end. Top with half of rice sticks, shaping into compact log. Add on the shrimp. Fold bottom of each rice sheet over filling, then fold in ends and roll into tight cylinder. Place rolls, seam side down, on platter.
These can be made 6 hours ahead of serving. Cover with damp paper towel and plastic wrap and chill. Cut each roll diagonally into thirds. Arrange on platter and serve with sauce (sweet/spicy peanut sauce).
Yum!!
Summer rolls aka Spring rolls, also known as Vietnamese fresh rolls - they are rice paper rolls that often include shrimp, herbs, pork, rice vermicelli and other ingredients wrapped up and dipped in a peanut sauce. Spring rolls almost constitute an entire category of Vietnamese foods, as there are numerous different kinds of spring rolls with different ingredients in them. There also the deep fried and grilled versions.
Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls are a healthy, tasty and portable snack alternative to begin any party. Although fiddly to make your own, you should be able to order some from your friendly Vietnamese restaurant.
However, making your own gives you the versatility of customising to personal tastes. And of course, you will be able to make vegetarian versions quite easily. The Vietnamese rice paper rolls are distinctive from the generous use of mint, cilantro and basil, which harmoniously explodes in your mouth with such crisp and mintiness.
A definite must-have to serve your guests at the next party or get-together. A sure hit!
Here's a simple recipe to experiment with in the comfort of your own home :
8 ounces shrimp - cooked, peeled, devined, cut in half the long way
1 cup cilantro - cut into slivers
1 cup fresh mint leaves - roughly chopped
1 cup scallions - cut into slivers
1 cup Thai basil - roughly chopped
rice paper sheets - softened in warm water, drained
Divide half of mint, cilantro, and basil among softened rice-paper sheets, arranging in line across lower third of each sheet and leaving 1-inch border on each end. Top with half of rice sticks, shaping into compact log. Add on the shrimp. Fold bottom of each rice sheet over filling, then fold in ends and roll into tight cylinder. Place rolls, seam side down, on platter.
These can be made 6 hours ahead of serving. Cover with damp paper towel and plastic wrap and chill. Cut each roll diagonally into thirds. Arrange on platter and serve with sauce (sweet/spicy peanut sauce).
Yum!!
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Comment by Nickoftime's Sanity Corner
God I LOVE spring rolls and this seems very easy to make...
I like that, cause uh, I'm a guy and uh therefore yanno basically very lazy lol
Great recipe though, think I might just try it!
Take care,
Nick
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