Soft Asian Summer Rolls Paired with a Sweet and Savory Dipping Sauce
Level: Easy
Servings: 6
Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories 90, Total Fat 0g, Cholesterol 9mg, Sodium 100mg, Carbohydrates 18g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Protein 3g
Total Time: 20 minutes Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Vietnamese or Thai rice noodles
- 6 rice paper wrappers
- 1/4 cup (about 12) fresh Thai basil leaves (or regular basil), rinsed and dried
- 6 medium shrimp, cooked and cut in half
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup (about 12) fresh large mint leaves, rinsed and dried
- 3 red leaf lettuce leaves, ribs removed and each leaf halved (6 halves total)
- Vinegar Dipping Sauce (see recipe below)
Vinegar Dipping Sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons warm water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili sauce (suggestion: Sriracha)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce or low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon finely shredded carrot
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool (about 2 cups cooked).
- Arrange all fillings in separate small bowls for easy access. Fill a large bowl or deep pan with very warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water and soak about 30 seconds to 1 minute until soft and flexible with the pattern faintly visible. Remove and place on a clean, slightly moist kitchen towel.
- On the softened wrapper, starting about 1 inch from one edge, layer 2 basil leaves (leaving ~1 inch margin on each side), about 1/4 cup cooked noodles, 2 shrimp halves, ~2 tablespoons shredded carrot, and 2 mint leaves. Place one piece of lettuce over the filling.
- Fold the wrapper edge over the ingredients, tuck in, fold the sides inward, and roll tightly to finish. Repeat with remaining wrappers. Keep finished rolls covered with a damp cloth or paper towel until serving.
- When serving, slice each roll in half and present upright with the dipping sauce on the side.
Vinegar Dipping Sauce Method
- Stir the sugar into the warm water until dissolved.
- Mix the sugar water with rice vinegar, chili sauce, lime juice, fish sauce or soy sauce, shredded carrot, and sliced scallion.
- Chill the sauce until ready to serve.
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