Shrimp Rice-Paper Rolls with Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

Name: Shrimp Rice-Paper Rolls with Vietnamese Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 36
Cuisine: Vietnamese, Asian
Ingredients: 237 milliliters matchstick-size strips peeled carrot or jicama; 237 milliliters matchstick-size strips seeded English hothouse cucumber; 237 milliliters mung bean sprouts or daikon (Japanese white radish) sprouts; 3 Tbsps fermented fish sauce (nam pla); 237 milliliters fresh basil leaves; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro; 237 milliliters fresh cilantro leaves; 237 milliliters fresh mint leaves; 170 grams fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves; 237 milliliters finely shredded iceberg lettuce or green cabbage; 1 teaspoon minced jalapeño chili with seeds; 118 milliliters fresh lime juice; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 113 grams dried thin Chinese rice sticks (maifun); 227 grams cooked peeled deveined medium shrimp, cut lengthwise in half; 59 milliliters sugar; 1 Tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar

Shrimp Rice-Paper Rolls with Vietnamese Dipping Sauce might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian recipe has 35 calories, 2g of protein, and 1g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 36. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up lime juice, iceberg lettuce, jalapeño chili, and a few other things to make it today. The Super Bowl will be even more special with this recipe. This recipe is typical of Vietnamese cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl until sugar dissolves.

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Sugar

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Whisk

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Let stand at least 30 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)

Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Add mushrooms and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Cool.

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Mushrooms

Place rice sticks in large bowl; add enough hot water to cover.

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Water

Rice

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Let stand until softened, about 30 minutes.

Drain.

Cut into 6-inch lengths; set aside. Fill same bowl with warm water.

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Add 1 rice-paper sheet and turn until beginning to soften, about 30 seconds (sheet will still be stiff in a few spots).

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Rice

Remove from water; drain on kitchen towel. Repeat with 5 more rice-paper sheets, arranging in single layer.

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Rice

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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. Top with half of lettuce, sprouts, cucumber, carrot, shrimp, and mushrooms. Fold bottom of each rice sheet over filling, then fold in ends and roll into tight cylinder.

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Cucumber

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Carrot

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Place rolls, seam side down, on platter. Repeat soaking with remaining rice-paper sheets, then top with remaining filling to form 6 more rolls. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover with damp paper towel and plastic wrap; chill.)

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Wrap

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Cut each roll diagonally into thirds. Arrange on platter and serve with sauce.

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*Available at Asian markets.

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Servings:

237milliliters

matchstick-size strips peeled carrot or jicama 237milliliters

matchstick-size strips seeded English hothouse cucumber 237milliliters

mung bean sprouts or daikon (Japanese white radish) sprouts 3Tbsps

fermented fish sauce (nam pla)237milliliters

fresh basil leaves 1Tbsp

chopped fresh cilantro 237milliliters

fresh cilantro leaves 237milliliters

fresh mint leaves 170grams

fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps thinly sliced 2

garlic cloves 237milliliters

finely shredded iceberg lettuce or green cabbage 1teaspoon

minced jalapeño chili with seeds 118milliliters

fresh lime juice 2Tbsps

olive oil 113grams

dried thin Chinese rice sticks (maifun)227grams

cooked peeled deveined medium shrimp, cut lengthwise in half 59milliliters

sugar 1Tbsp

unseasoned rice vinegar

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc are my top picks for Shrimp. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. The Thrive Pinot Grigio with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 15 dollars per bottle.