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Energizing Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls with Fresh Herbs and Lemon Dressing

A delicious, gluten-free Vietnamese snack recipe that combines rice paper rolls with fresh ingredients for a rejuvenating experience.

🕒 (Prep 20 min, Cook 10 min, Total 30 min)
🍽 Servings: 4
🔥 Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Vietnamese

Allergens

Shellfish

Ingredients

  • 20 round rice paper wrappers 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 oz rice vermicelli noodles 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, cucumber, bell pepper) julienned 2 cups fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, basil) 1 cup lettuce leaves, washed and torn into bite
  • size pieces

Instructions

  1. Prepare a large bowl of warm water for softening the rice paper wrappers. Soak each wrapper for about 30 seconds until pliable.
  2. Place a soaked wrapper on a clean surface, such as a cutting board or plastic sheet.
  3. Layer the ingredients in a line down the center: noodles, shrimp, vegetables, herbs, and lettuce.
  4. Fold in the sides of the wrapper and roll it tightly into a cylinder shape.
  5. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  6. Slice each roll diagonally into bite sized pieces.

Chef’s Insight

The balance of textures and flavors in this dish will leave you feeling refreshed and energized.

Notes

Adjust the spiciness of the dish by adding more or fewer jalapeños.

Cultural or Historical Background

This dish draws from traditional Vietnamese cuisine, where fresh ingredients and herbs are commonly used to create light, healthy dishes.