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Post by marlaoh on Apr 9, 2004 7:04:18 GMT -6
Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls
2 ounces rice vermicelli 8 rice wrappers (8.5 inch diameter) 8 large cooked shrimp - peeled, deveined and cut in half 1 1/3 tablespoons chopped fresh Thai basil 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 leaves lettuce, chopped
4 teaspoons fish sauce 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons white sugar 1/2 teaspoon garlic chili sauce
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 teaspoon finely chopped peanuts Directions 1 Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil. Boil rice vermicelli 3 to 5 minutes, or until al dente, and drain. 2 Fill a large bowl with warm water. Dip one wrapper into the hot water for 1 second to soften. Lay wrapper flat. In a row across the center, place 2 shrimp halves, a handful of vermicelli, basil, mint, cilantro and lettuce, leaving about 2 inches uncovered on each side. Fold uncovered sides inward, then tightly roll the wrapper, beginning at the end with the lettuce. Repeat with remaining ingredients. 3 In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, water, lime juice, garlic, sugar and chili sauce. 4 In another small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce and peanuts. 5 Serve rolled spring rolls with the fish sauce and hoisin sauce mixtures. Makes 8 spring rolls
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