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Summer Rolls

Refreshingly Delicious Summer Rolls for Hot Days

Enjoy these vibrant summer rolls filled with shrimp, vegetables, and herbs. Perfect for hot days and quick meals!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Wrappers
  • 8 wraps Rice Paper Wrappers Look for round wrappers about 8 1/2 inches in diameter.
For the Filling
  • 50 grams Dried Cellophane Noodles Can be substituted with rice or vermicelli noodles.
  • 300 grams Shrimp Peeled, deveined, and cooked shrimp.
  • 1 leaf Bibb or Butter Lettuce Offers a fresh crunch; can swap with romaine.
  • 1 cup Vegetables (Cucumber, Carrot, Radish, Scallion) Fresh crunch is key!
  • 1 handful Fresh Herbs (Basil or Mint) Feel free to mix both for added flavor.
For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Adds a tangy bite.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Balances flavors for sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • bowl
  • Shallow dish
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook shrimp in boiling water for 1 minute until pink and opaque; transfer to an ice bath.
  2. Whisk rice vinegar, sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice in a bowl; toss in julienned vegetables and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Soak dried cellophane noodles in boiling water for 10 minutes until tender; drain and drizzle with sesame oil.
  4. Dip rice paper wrapper in room temperature water for 30 seconds until pliable.
  5. Assemble by placing lettuce, shrimp, vegetables, and noodles on the wrapper and roll tightly.
  6. Slice rolls in half and serve with dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep ingredients fresh by covering assembled rolls with a damp towel and serve rolls as soon as possible.

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