Description
Learn how to make delicious Shrimp Spring Rolls at home with our easy recipe! Perfect for a light and refreshing appetizer or snack. Click to get started!
Ingredients
- – 12-15 rice paper wrappers (12-15)
- – 1 head romaine lettuce, leaves separated and largest leaves cut in 1/2
- – Cooked vermicelli noodles, I used about 115g (4 oz) uncooked
- – 1 lb (454 g) cooked shrimp, shells and tails removed (full or sliced in half)
- – 1/2 cucumber, chopped into matchsticks
- – 1 large carrot, chopped into matchsticks
- – 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- – fresh basil or mint
- – 1/4 cup (60 ml) peanut butter
- – 1-2 Tablespoons (23 ml) regular or light coconut milk
- – 1 clove garlic, chopped
- – 2 teaspoons (10 ml) fresh ginger, chopped
- – 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) rice vinegar
- – 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- – 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup
- – 1-2 teaspoons (8 ml) sambal oelek
Instructions
- Prepare the vermicelli noodles by following the guidelines on the package. After cooking, drain them and rinse with cold water before setting them aside.
- To make the dipping sauce, combine the ingredients in a blender, starting with a single tablespoon of coconut milk. Blend until smooth, adjusting the consistency with more coconut milk if needed.
- Fill a saucepan with water and heat it gently on the stove, ensuring it doesn’t reach a boil. Once warmed, transfer the water to a bowl or dish that’s large enough to accommodate the rice paper wrappers. A pie dish works well for this purpose. Submerge each rice paper wrapper in the warm water briefly, about 15-20 seconds, until it becomes slightly pliable. Avoid soaking them too long as they may become overly soft and tear during rolling.
- Lay the softened wrapper on a flat surface like a plate. Place a lettuce leaf on the far left side of the wrapper. Add small portions of shrimp, carrots, cucumbers, and noodles onto the lettuce. Optionally, add a slice of avocado and some fresh herbs on top.
- Begin rolling the wrapper from the left side towards the right, tucking in the top and bottom edges like an envelope about halfway through the process.
- Repeat the above steps for each rice paper wrapper. Enjoy the spring rolls with the peanut dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- Ensure the lettuce leaves are thoroughly dried before placing them on the rice paper wrappers to prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Customize the spring rolls by incorporating various herbs such as fresh basil or mint to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Adjust the amount of sambal oelek in the dipping sauce to tailor the level of spiciness according to your preference.
