Zesty Vietnamese Goi Cuon (Fresh Spring Rolls)

Name: Zesty Vietnamese Goi Cuon (Fresh Spring Rolls)
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 12 rice paper wrappers; 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4 oz rice vermicelli noodles; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves; 1 medium carrot, julienned; 1 small cucumber, julienned; 4 lettuce leaves, chopped; 1/4 cup hoisin sauce; 2 tbsp peanut butter, creamy; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 red chili, finely chopped; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed

Delightful fresh spring rolls with shrimp and herbs

Experience a burst of flavors with these colorful and healthy Vietnamese spring rolls packed with fresh herbs, shrimp, and a peanut dipping sauce.

1 h
4-6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Spring Rolls

12 rice paper wrappers

12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

4 oz rice vermicelli noodles

1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves

1 medium carrot, julienned

1 small cucumber, julienned

4 lettuce leaves, chopped

For the Dipping Sauce

1/4 cup hoisin sauce

2 tbsp peanut butter, creamy

1 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp lime juice

1 red chili, finely chopped

1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed

Preparation

Marinating the Shrimp

Toss Shrimp

Toss shrimp with 1 tbsp of lime juice and a pinch of salt.

Marinate

Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Rinse Shrimp

Rinse and set aside.

Preparing the Vermicelli Noodles

Soak Noodles

Soak vermicelli noodles in warm water for 10 minutes until softened.

Ensure the noodles are fully drained to prevent soggy rolls.

Drain Noodles

Drain well and pat dry with a kitchen towel.

Set Aside

Set aside.

Cooking Process

Cooking the Shrimp

Cook marinated shrimp in a skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes each side until fully cooked.

Rolling the Spring Rolls

Soften a rice paper wrapper in warm water, lay on a damp kitchen towel; assemble ingredients and roll tightly.

Preparing the Sauce

Mix hoisin sauce, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and chili; top with crushed peanuts.

Plating & Serving