“Unrolled” Summer Roll

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 0
'Unrolled' Summer Roll: A Light and Fresh Vietnamese-inspired Salad Recipe
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Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup fish sauce ( nam pla or nuoc mam )
1 tablespoon sugar ( or more to taste )
1 tablespoon fresh ginger , peeled and minced
1 teaspoon vietnamese garlic and red chile paste ( or chopped fresh chilies to taste )
salt and black pepper
4 -6 cups lettuce ( washed dried and torn or chopped )
1 - 1 1/2 cup cooked rice noodles
1/2 cup shredded peeled carrot
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves ( left whole or barely torn )
1/4 cup fresh Thai basil ( left whole or barely torn or other sweet basil )
12 small slice cooked pork ( or 12 poached or grilled shrimp , split lengthwise in half )
scallion oil ( optional recipe follows )
1/4 cup neutral oil ( like corn oil or canola oil )
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 -3 scallions , trimmed and minced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
255
Sugar
5g
Fat
15g
The 'Unrolled' Summer Roll is a Vietnamese-inspired salad that takes inspiration from the classic summer roll, but without the rice paper wrapper. It's a fresh and light way to enjoy the flavors of Vietnam, with crisp vegetables and fragrant herbs, all brought together with a tangy fish sauce dressing. This salad is perfect as a main course or as a side dish for any summertime meal. Try it today and discover a new favorite salad recipe!

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic and chile paste until the sugar has dissolved. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
2.In a large bowl, toss the lettuce, rice noodles, carrots, mint and basil together. Arrange the pork slices or shrimp over the top.
3.Drizzle the salad with the scallion oil, if desired, then top with the dressing just before serving.

PROS

This salad packs plenty of flavor, but is very light and refreshing, making it a perfect choice for a hot summer day.

It’s also incredibly versatile – swap the pork for grilled chicken, tofu, or even leave it out for a vegetarian option.

It’s a great way to get a healthy serving of vegetables into your diet.

CONS

The fish sauce can be quite pungent, which may be off-putting for some people.

The chile paste can also be quite spicy; adjust the amount to your liking.

Rice noodles can be difficult to work with and can stick together if not seasoned properly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is packed with vitamins and minerals found in fresh vegetables and herbs.
The fish sauce provides a good source of protein as well as omega-3 fatty acids, which can be beneficial for cardiovascular health.

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