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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Shrimp rice paper rolls are a delicious dish with a simple preparation process, loved by many. Let’s cook with TasteVN to showcase your skills in making this delicious roll to treat your family!
Ingredients for Shrimp Rice Paper Rolls Serves 2
Fresh shrimp 200 gr Rice paper 10 pieces (any type) Brown rice vermicelli A little (or fresh vermicelli) Carrot 100 gr Accompanying vegetables A little (Lettuce/ basil/ water spinach/ herbs)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh shrimp
- You should choose shrimp that have a transparent shell, smell of the sea, and do not have a fishy odor because they are fresh.
- Fresh shrimp should not have a slimy texture, their bodies should be straight, and the head and body should be tightly connected.
- Do not buy shrimp if you lightly press with your finger and feel bumps like sand or if the shrimp is slimy.
- Avoid buying shrimp that have dark patches on their shells or have inconsistent colors, and whose bodies are bent into a circular shape.
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- Choose carrots that have a bright orange color, are heavy, and feel firm when held. It is best to select those with shiny, smooth skin, without any rough patches or tiny spots.
- Fresh carrots will have bright green tops, not wilted, and the tops should still be firmly attached to the root.
- Carrots of moderate size, neither too large nor too small, are the tastiest, as larger ones tend to have more fibers and are not as sweet.
- Avoid buying large carrots that feel light, as these are likely old, and also avoid those that are bruised or have no green tops.
How to choose fresh vegetables
- Fresh vegetables include types like lettuce, mint, basil, etc. To choose fresh and delicious vegetables, select those with a bright green color and no bruises. It is best to buy from reputable sellers.
- The best fresh vegetables are those that have just been harvested. You can observe that the leaves are still vibrant and not wilting, and you can feel the moisture in the vegetables; they should not be dry.
- Since herbs are eaten raw, you should choose those that are not too old or too young. If they are too young, they will lack the characteristic aroma, and if they are too old, they may taste bitter.
How to make Shrimp Spring Rolls
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Prepare the ingredients
After buying the shrimp, wash it thoroughly, remove the shrimp vein from the back and the waste from the head, then rinse again.
Peel the carrot, wash it clean, then cut it into small pieces.
Clean the herbs you will use, removing any wilted or damaged leaves, then wash them several times with water and drain in a basket.
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Boil the shrimp
Add 100ml of water to a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. When the water is boiling, add the shrimp and boil for 5 – 7 minutes until cooked.
Next, remove the shrimp and place them in a bowl of cold water. This will help the shrimp retain their natural sweetness and become more crispy.
Once the shrimp has cooled down, remove it from the bowl, peel off the shell, and cut it in half lengthwise.
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Making shrimp spring rolls
Depending on the type of rice paper, you may need to wet the rice paper first, then add a desired amount of fresh herbs, shrimp, carrots, fresh vermicelli as sides, and gently roll it up to finish.
This dish can be rolled and enjoyed at the same time, still delicious.
The completed dish can be placed on a plate and decorated with herbs to make it visually appealing.
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Final Product
Each roll of rice paper wrapped shrimp looks beautiful and appetizing with sweet, fragrant shrimp meat, fresh vegetables, and crunchy sweet carrots. All of these blend together to create a delicious and nutritious dish.
To enhance the flavor of the dish, you can dip it with various sauces like peanut sauce, sweet and sour fish sauce, or fermented fish sauce.
Above is the detailed recipe for the delicious and simple shrimp rice paper rolls that you can refer to in order to showcase your cooking skills to the family. Wishing you success in the kitchen and producing the most satisfying results!
