Follow these steps for perfect results
vegetable oil
shrimp
peeled and deveined
radishes
thin strips
carrot
thin strips
cucumber
peeled and thin strips
red cabbage
shredded
cilantro
chopped
sugar
rice vinegar
soy sauce
sesame oil
chives
chopped
rice paper wrappers
round, 8 inch
bibb lettuce
grapes
hard-boiled egg
Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until cooked through.
Remove shrimp to a plate and cool. Cut into pieces.
In a bowl, mix shrimp, radishes, carrot, cucumber, red cabbage, cilantro, sugar, and 1 tsp rice vinegar.
Set aside the shrimp mixture.
For the dipping sauce, mix remaining 1 tsp rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chives.
Stir the dipping sauce well.
Fill a large pie plate with warm water.
Submerge one rice paper wrapper completely and let soak for 20 seconds until soft and pliable.
Transfer the softened rice paper wrapper to a cutting board.
Place a lettuce leaf on the wrapper.
Spread half the shrimp mixture on the bottom third of the lettuce.
Roll the wrapper tightly from the bottom, folding in the sides.
Cut the roll in half diagonally.
Repeat with remaining wrapper, lettuce, and shrimp mixture.
Arrange the shrimp rolls on a serving dish, seam side down.
Serve with the dipping sauce, grapes, and egg halves.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
10 minutes
The shrimp mixture can be made ahead of time.
Arrange rolls attractively on a platter with dipping sauce.
Serve as an appetizer or light meal.
Garnish with extra cilantro and chopped peanuts.
Crisp and refreshing.
Complements the fresh flavors.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Common street food and appetizer.
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