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Vietnamese Salad Rolls with Shrimp

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Vietnamese Salad Rolls with Shrimp are fresh and vibrant rolls filled with tender shrimp, rice noodles, crisp vegetables, and fragrant herbs wrapped in delicate rice paper. Served with a creamy hoisin-peanut dipping sauce, they make a light and refreshing appetizer or meal.

Ingredients

  • 8 rice paper wrappers
  • 16 cooked shrimp, peeled and halved lengthwise
  • 4 oz rice vermicelli noodles
  • 4 lettuce leaves, torn into pieces
  • 1 cup carrots, julienned
  • 1 cup cucumber, julienned
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • Warm water for softening rice paper
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp warm water
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tbsp crushed peanuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to package directions. Drain and allow to cool.
  2. Prepare the vegetables and herbs and arrange them within easy reach.
  3. Fill a shallow dish with warm water.
  4. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for 10 to 15 seconds until softened.
  5. Place the softened wrapper on a clean work surface.
  6. Layer a piece of lettuce near the bottom third of the wrapper.
  7. Add a small amount of rice noodles, carrots, cucumber, mint, cilantro, and basil.
  8. Place several shrimp halves above the vegetables with the cut side facing up.
  9. Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling.
  10. Fold in the sides and roll tightly to seal.
  11. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  12. In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, peanut butter, warm water, lime juice, and garlic until smooth.
  13. Sprinkle the dipping sauce with crushed peanuts if desired.
  14. Serve the salad rolls immediately with the dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Do not soak the rice paper too long, as it will continue to soften after being removed from the water.
  • These rolls are best enjoyed fresh on the day they are made.
  • Substitute tofu or cooked chicken for the shrimp if desired.
  • Add avocado, mango, or bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.
  • Store rolls in a single layer with a damp paper towel to prevent drying.

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