Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
200 g

cooked shrimp

cut in half

150 g

thin-sliced cooked pork

8 unit

tapioca paper

reconstituted

1 cup

lettuce

torn

100 g

rice noodles

cooked

1 tbsp

mint

fresh

2 tbsp

hoisen sauce

2 tbsp

water

2 tbsp

peanut butter

smooth

1 tsp

sugar

0.5 tsp

corn starch

1 tbsp

peanuts

chopped

Step 1
~3 min

Cut cooked shrimp into 1/2's, and/or thin-slice cooked pork.

Step 2
~3 min

Reconstitute tapioca paper in warm water until pliable.

Step 3
~3 min

Before completely soft, lay the tapioca paper on a flat surface.

Step 4
~3 min

Arrange lettuce, cooked rice noodles, and mint on the tapioca paper.

Step 5
~3 min

Carefully roll the filling tightly within the tapioca paper.

Step 6
~3 min

Prepare the peanut sauce: Combine hoisen, water, peanut butter, sugar, and corn starch in a saucepan.

Step 7
~3 min

Heat the peanut sauce over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.

Step 8
~3 min

Top the summer rolls with chopped peanuts.

Step 9
~3 min

Serve summer rolls immediately with peanut sauce.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Don't oversoak the tapioca paper or it will become too sticky.

Add a small amount of lime juice to the peanut sauce for a tangy kick.

Experiment with different fillings, such as avocado, cucumber, and carrots.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Peanut sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer or light meal.

Pair with a side salad or soup.

Perfect Pairings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Vietnam

Cultural Significance

Summer rolls are a popular street food and are often eaten during the summer months.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Summer
Party
Snack
Lunch

Popularity Score

85/100

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