Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/16 checked
2
servings
1 tsp

vegetable oil

4 unit

shrimp

peeled and deveined

3 unit

radishes

cut into thin strips

1 unit

carrot

cut into thin strips

0.25 unit

cucumber

peeled and cut into thin strips

1 handful

red cabbage

shredded

4 sprig

cilantro

chopped

1 pinch

sugar

2 tsp

rice vinegar

1 tsp

soy sauce

0.25 tsp

sesame oil

3 unit

chives

chopped

2 unit

rice paper wrappers

2 leaf

Boston lettuce

1 unit

seedless grapes

1 unit

hard-boiled eggs

halves

Step 1
~2 min

Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2
~2 min

Add shrimp and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until cooked through.

Step 3
~2 min

Remove shrimp to a plate and cool.

Step 4
~2 min

Cut cooked shrimp into pieces.

Step 5
~2 min

In a bowl, mix together the shrimp, radishes, carrot, cucumber, red cabbage, cilantro, sugar, and 1 tsp rice vinegar.

Step 6
~2 min

Set shrimp mixture aside.

Step 7
~2 min

For the dipping sauce, mix together the remaining 1 tsp rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chives.

Step 8
~2 min

Stir the dipping sauce well.

Step 9
~2 min

Fill a large pie plate with warm water.

Step 10
~2 min

Submerge 1 rice paper wrapper in the warm water for 20 seconds until soft and pliable.

Step 11
~2 min

Transfer the softened rice paper wrapper to a cutting board.

Step 12
~2 min

Place 1 lettuce leaf on the rice paper wrapper.

Step 13
~2 min

Spread half the shrimp mixture on the bottom third of the lettuce leaf.

Step 14
~2 min

Roll the summer roll up tightly from the bottom, folding in the sides of the rice paper wrapper.

Step 15
~2 min

Cut the summer roll in half diagonally.

Step 16
~2 min

Repeat with the remaining wrapper, lettuce, and shrimp mixture.

Step 17
~2 min

Arrange the shrimp rolls on a serving dish, seam side down.

Step 18
~2 min

Serve the shrimp rolls with the dipping sauce, grapes, and egg halves.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Don't over soak the rice paper, or it will become too sticky and tear easily.

Use a mandoline slicer for uniformly thin vegetable strips.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The dipping sauce can be made ahead of time. The rolls are best assembled just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Quiet
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with extra dipping sauce on the side.

Garnish with chopped peanuts for added flavor and texture.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vietnamese Pho
Green Papaya Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Vietnam

Cultural Significance

A popular and traditional Vietnamese dish often enjoyed during warm weather.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Lunar New Year (Tet)
Summer gatherings

Occasion Tags

Summer
Party
Lunch
Dinner

Popularity Score

75/100

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