Spring RollsThese are wonderful as
appetizers or as an introduction to a very good meal. If fresh bean sprouts are
not available, use fresh lettuce sliced into shreds about 1/8 inch thick. These
can be dipped in peanut sauce or eaten as is. The rice paper is found in the
same place you would find rice noodles. The rice paper is really the same as
rice noodle, only formed into a sheet, usually circular.
Enjoy!
- 8 sheets Rice paper.
- 8 large steamed prawns, sliced lengthwise.
- ½ cup bean sprouts.
- ½ cup cilantro sprigs.
- Mint leaves.
- Shredded carrot (optional).
- Rice noodles, soaked in hot water for 20 minutes.
- ¼ cup fish sauce.
To make spring rolls, first prepare the rice paper as follows: Dip one sheet of
rice paper into a pot of hot water until it is pliable and soft. Lie the rice
paper sheet on a flat surface, like a cutting board, and spread the rice noodles
in a line across the sheet. Put the sliced shrimp, sprouts, cilantro, mint and
shredded carrots on top of the noodles. Fold the end of the sheet over the top
of the fillings and roll into a cylindrical shape. Fold the ends shut and place
on a platter for serving. Repeat the process until all of the ingredients are
used. Serve with peanut sauce or plum sauce.
- Yields: 4 servings
- Preparation Time: 25 minutes