Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 tsp

vegetable oil

4 unit

shrimp

peeled and deveined

3 unit

radishes

thin strips

1 unit

carrot

thin strips

0.25 unit

cucumber

peeled and 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

round, 8 inch

2 leaves

bibb lettuce

1 unit

grapes

1 unit

hard-boiled egg

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. Cut into pieces.

Step 4
~2 min

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

Step 5
~2 min

Set aside the shrimp mixture.

Step 6
~2 min

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

Step 7
~2 min

Stir the dipping sauce well.

Step 8
~2 min

Fill a large pie plate with warm water.

Step 9
~2 min

Submerge one rice paper wrapper completely and let soak for 20 seconds until soft and pliable.

Step 10
~2 min

Transfer the softened rice paper wrapper to a cutting board.

Step 11
~2 min

Place a lettuce leaf on the wrapper.

Step 12
~2 min

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

Step 13
~2 min

Roll the wrapper tightly from the bottom, folding in the sides.

Step 14
~2 min

Cut the roll in half diagonally.

Step 15
~2 min

Repeat with remaining wrapper, lettuce, and shrimp mixture.

Step 16
~2 min

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

Step 17
~2 min

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

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Don't oversoak the rice paper, or it will tear easily.

Prepare all ingredients before you start rolling.

Serve immediately for best texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The shrimp mixture can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer or light meal.

Garnish with extra cilantro and chopped peanuts.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Peanut Sauce
Spicy Mayo

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Vietnam

Cultural Significance

Common street food and appetizer.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Lunar New Year
Summer gatherings

Occasion Tags

Summer
Party
Lunch
Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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