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Vietnamese king prawn rolls

Vietnamese king prawn rolls, also known as goi cuon or summer rolls, are a popular Vietnamese dish that consists of fresh shrimp, rice vermicelli, lettuce, herbs, and sometimes pork or other proteins wrapped in rice paper. They are typically served with a dipping sauce made of hoisin, peanut, or fish sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese
Calories: 512
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 large king prawns uncooked peeled and deveined
  • 1 package rice vermicelli noodles
  • 1 head lettuce torn into small pieces
  • 1 cup fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, Thai basil)
  • 12 rice paper wrappers
Optional:
  • cucumber sliced
  • carrots
Marinade for Prawns:
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Dipping Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Sriracha sauce to taste

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine the marinade ingredients and add the uncooked prawns. Let them marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Cook the marinated prawns in a pan over medium heat until they turn pink and opaque. Set aside to cool.
  3. Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to the package instructions and set aside.
  4. Prepare a shallow dish with warm water for the rice paper wrappers.
  5. Assemble the king prawn rolls by placing lettuce, herbs, rice noodles, and a cooked prawn in the center of each rice paper wrapper. Roll tightly, tucking in the sides as you go.
  6. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  7. For the dipping sauce, mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
  8. Serve the rolls with the dipping sauce on the side.
  9. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 512kcalCarbohydrates: 101gProtein: 13gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 1.872mgPotassium: 462mgFiber: 5gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1.952IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Preparation time:
Preparing and marinating the prawns: 15-20 minutes
Cooking the prawns: 5-7 minutes
Cooking the rice vermicelli noodles: 5-7 minutes
Assembling the rolls: 15-20 minutes
Total estimated preparation time: 35-50 minutes
Cook time:
Cooking the prawns: 5-7 minutes
Total estimated cook time: 5-7 minutes
Overall, you can expect the entire process, from preparation to cooking, to take around 40-60 minutes. 

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