新鲜,健康优雅of Vietnamese cooking is exemplified in thesegoi cuon,or salad rolls, often called summer rolls. Round, dried rice-paper wrappers, reconstituted in water until soft but still chewy, are stuffed with two sources of lean protein (chicken breast and shrimp), delicate rice noodles and lots of greens. It's the lightest dish on the planet, but full of flavor. Be sure to have extra rice-paper wrappers on hand in case they tear while you're filling them.More Amazing Shrimp Recipes

January 2004

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Recipe Summary

total:
1 hr 15 mins
Yield:
Makes 12 rolls
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Ingredients

Dipping Sauce
Summer Rolls

Directions

Instructions Checklist
  • In a small microwavable bowl, combine the sugar and water and microwave on high power just until the sugar is dissolved. Let cool, then stir in the remaining ingredients. Let stand for 30 minutes.

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  • Fill a medium bowl with ice water. In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the shrimp until pink, 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to the ice water to cool. Peel and devein the shrimp, then pat dry and halve them lengthwise.

  • Return the cooking water to a boil. Add the soaked rice vermicelli and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cool running water. Drain again and pat dry with paper towels. Using scissors, cut the noodles into 2-inch lengths.

  • Fill a bowl with hot water. Add 3 rice-paper wrappers, 1 at a time, and let soak until slightly softened but still a bit stiff, about 30 seconds; transfer to a work surface. Rub each wrapper with a little water until completely pliable, then blot dry with paper towels. Place 1 lettuce leaf on the lower third of each wrapper. Brush with a little of the hoisin and top with 3 shrimp halves, a scant 3 tablespoons of the shredded chicken and 3 mint leaves. Fold up the bottom edge of the wrapper, then fold the ends in and roll over once. Place a chive on the wrapper and continue to roll into a tight cylinder. Place the finished rolls on a large platter and cover with lightly moistened paper towels while you soak, fill and roll the remaining wrappers. Cut each roll in half diagonally and serve with the dipping sauce.

Make Ahead

The dipping sauce can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.

Notes

One Roll 144 calories, 1 gm total fat, 0.2 gm saturated fat, 20 gm carb.

Suggested Pairing

Balance the spice in the dipping sauce with the tart, savory fruitiness of a dry German Riesling.

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