Vietnamese Snack: Gluten-Free Shrimp Rolls in Lemongrass Broth (Nem Cuon Tom)

Allergens

Shellfish (Shrimp)

Ingredients

• 10 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 rice paper wrappers (gluten
• free)
• 4 leaves of lettuce, washed and dried
• 2 carrots, julienned
• 1 cucumber, julienned
• 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 small yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 3 cups water
• 2 stalks of lemongrass, bruised
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce (gluten
• free)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Cooking oil, for frying

Instructions

1. Start by marinating the shrimp: In a bowl, combine the shrimp with fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let sit for 15 minutes.
2. Prepare the vegetables: Julienne the carrots and cucumber, slice the bell peppers, and wash the lettuce leaves. Set aside.
3. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the marinated shrimp until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside to cool slightly before slicing in half lengthwise.
4. Assemble the rolls: Dip a rice paper wrapper in warm water for a few seconds until softened. Place it on a clean surface, add lettuce, carrots, cucumber, bell peppers, bean sprouts, mint leaves, cilantro, and half of a sliced shrimp. Roll the wrapper tightly into a cylinder shape, then cut in half. Repeat for the remaining rolls.
5. Prepare the lemongrass broth: In a saucepan, combine water, bruised lemongrass stalks, fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain the broth into a serving bowl and discard the lemongrass.
6. Serve the shrimp rolls in the lemongrass broth and garnish with additional mint and cilantro leaves. Enjoy your delicious, gluten free Vietnamese snack!

Chef’s Insight

Use fresh shrimp for the best texture and flavor. - Be patient when assembling the rolls to ensure a tight roll that won't fall apart.

Notes

Adjust the spice level to your preference by adding more or less fish sauce or chili flakes.