Cambodian Summer Rolls and Dipping Sauce

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 1
Cambodian Summer Rolls and Dipping Sauce recipe for a light and refreshing meal
in Appetizer

Prep

25 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 cups water
36 unpeeled medium shrimp ( about 1 pound )
4 ounces uncooked rice noodles
12 sheets rice paper
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
3 cups shredded red leaf lettuce
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1/4 cup thinly sliced of fresh mint
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon chili paste with garlic
1 garlic clove , minced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
172
Sugar
5g
Fat
2g
Cambodian Summer Rolls and Dipping Sauce are a classic dish popular in Southeast Asia. These light and refreshing rolls are perfect for a light lunch or a healthy appetizer. Rice paper is filled with cooked shrimp, rice noodles, and fresh vegetables to create a colorful and flavorful roll. The dipping sauce is a sweet and savory mix of soy sauce, sugar, and spices that perfectly complements the rolls. This dish is perfect for anyone who loves fresh and healthy food.

Instructions

1.Bring water to a boil in a large pot over high heat.
2.Add shrimp to pot and cook until pink and firm, about 2 minutes.
3.Remove shrimp from pot with a slotted spoon and set aside.
4.Add rice noodles to pot and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
5.Drain and rinse under cold water until noodles are cool.
6.Fill a large bowl with warm water.
7.Dip a sheet of rice paper in warm water for a few seconds, making sure it is fully immersed.
8.Place rice paper on a clean, damp kitchen towel and let it soften for about 1 minute.
9.Spread 1 teaspoon of hoisin sauce on the bottom third of rice paper.
10.Add 3 cooked shrimp, 1/4 cup of lettuce, a few pieces of basil and mint, and a small handful of rice noodles on top of hoisin sauce.
11.Roll up rice paper, tucking in the sides as you go, to form a tight cylinder.
12.Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 12 rolls.
13.In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, sugar, cilantro, lime juice, ginger, chili paste, and garlic.
14.Serve the rolls with dipping sauce on the side.

PROS

These summer rolls are a healthy and refreshing appetizer that are perfect for warm weather.

They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite fillings.

CONS

Rice paper can be fragile and may tear or stick together if not handled carefully.

These rolls may not be very filling and may require additional dishes to make a complete meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cambodian Summer Rolls and Dipping Sauce are a healthy option for anyone looking to add more vegetables to their diet.
Red leaf lettuce is low in calories and high in vitamins A and K, while fresh mint and basil provide antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.
Shrimp is a good source of protein and is low in calories, but may contain high levels of cholesterol.

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