kelolalaut.com - Vietnamese shrimp roll, also known as Vietnamese shrimp spring roll or Vietnamese shrimp summer roll, is a type of Vietnamese fresh spring roll that typically consists of cooked and peeled shrimp, rice vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs (such as mint, cilantro, and Thai basil), and vegetables (such as lettuce and cucumber) rolled in a rice paper wrapper. 

It is a popular Vietnamese dish that is commonly served as an appetizer or a light meal, and often accompanied by a dipping sauce, such as peanut sauce or hoisin sauce. Vietnamese shrimp roll is known for its fresh, light, and healthy ingredients, and is a great option for those looking for a low-fat, gluten-free, and low-carb meal.

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Here's a Vietnamese Shrimp Roll recipe you can try:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound of cooked and peeled shrimp, cut in half lengthwise
• 8-10 round rice paper wrappers
• 2 cups of shredded lettuce
• 1/2 cup of fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 cup of fresh Thai basil leaves (optional)
• 1/4 cup of chopped peanuts
• 1/4 cup of hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup of peanut sauce

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Instructions:

1. Prepare a bowl of warm water to soak the rice paper wrappers in.
2. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for about 10 seconds, or until it softens.
3. Place the softened rice paper wrapper onto a damp towel or plate.
4. Add a small handful of shredded lettuce, a few mint leaves, a few cilantro leaves, and a few pieces of the cooked shrimp onto the center of the rice paper wrapper.
5. Fold the bottom of the rice paper wrapper up over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll up tightly like a burrito.
6. Repeat steps 2-5 for the remaining rice paper wrappers and filling ingredients.
7. Serve the shrimp rolls with a sprinkle of chopped peanuts, and a side of hoisin sauce and peanut sauce for dipping.

Enjoy your delicious Vietnamese shrimp rolls!

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