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.
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
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
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the marinade ingredients and add the uncooked prawns. Let them marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
- Cook the marinated prawns in a pan over medium heat until they turn pink and opaque. Set aside to cool.
- Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to the package instructions and set aside.
- Prepare a shallow dish with warm water for the rice paper wrappers.
- 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.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- For the dipping sauce, mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
- Serve the rolls with the dipping sauce on the side.
- Enjoy!
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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.
Nutrition
Calories: 512kcal (26%)Carbohydrates: 101g (34%)Protein: 13g (26%)Fat: 6g (9%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 6mg (2%)Sodium: 1.872mgPotassium: 462mg (13%)Fiber: 5g (21%)Sugar: 13g (14%)Vitamin A: 1.952IUVitamin C: 26mg (32%)Calcium: 101mg (10%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
