Goi Cuon – Vietnamese Soft Shrimp Rolls

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 2
Goi Cuon - Vietnamese Soft Shrimp Rolls
in Appetizer

Prep

40 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package rice paper sheet
1/2 lb lean pork loin , cooked
1/2 lb shrimp , cooked
1 bunch cilantro
1 cup firmly packed basil leaves
2 cups blanched bean sprouts
1 head lettuce , shredded
1 package rice vermicelli
2/3 cup hoisin sauce
2/3 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3/8 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
217
Sugar
6g
Fat
4g
Goi Cuon is a Vietnamese dish that is both light and savory. It consists of rice paper wrappers filled with vermicelli, meat or shrimp, lettuce, bean sprouts, cilantro and basil. You roll up the ingredients in the soft rice paper and dip it into the Vietnamese dipping sauce to get the perfect balance of flavors. This dish is perfect as an appetizer, light lunch, or a snack on the go. Goi Cuon is also known as Vietnamese summer rolls because it's a refreshing dish best enjoyed during hot weather. It's becoming more and more popular worldwide because of its unique taste, healthy ingredients, and easy preparation.

Instructions

1.Cook pork loin and shrimp and slice them thinly.
2.Prepare a large, shallow bowl of warm water.
3.Dip a sheet of rice paper into the water for just a few seconds to soften it.
4.Place lettuce leaf towards the bottom of the wrapper and roll it up halfway.
5.Fill in the remaining space with vermicelli, shrimp, pork, cilantro, basil, and bean sprouts.
6.Roll it tightly making sure to tuck in the sides of the rice paper.
7.Repeat with all rice papers.
8.To make the dipping sauce, mix hoisin sauce, coconut milk, rice vinegar, chopped onion, and chopped roasted peanuts in a bowl.

PROS

Goi Cuon is tasty, light, and healthy.

It is gluten-free and low in fat, making it a perfect appetizer for those on a diet.

Its ingredients contain vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants.

CONS

Goi Cuon can be time-consuming to prepare because you have to fill each roll individually.

Some people might also not like the texture or taste of the rice paper.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Goi Cuon is a healthy food option for those who want to reduce their fat and calorie intake.
It is a great source of vitamins and fiber. Vermicelli provides carbohydrates and protein while lettuce and bean sprouts provide vitamin A and C.
Cilantro and basil have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and can help prevent various diseases.

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