Vietnamese Burritos

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 3
Vietnamese Burritos, a delicious fusion of Vietnamese and Mexican cuisine
in Main

Prep

45 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

26 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
5 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sugar
4 garlic cloves , minced
2 stalks lemongrass , minced
1/2 cup soybean oil
1 tablespoon sesame seed oil
fresh black pepper
10 large rice paper sheets
16 ounces rice noodles ( or more )
1 head romaine lettuce , cut into 3/4-inch lengths
1 cucumber , peeled , seeded and cut into thin strips
1/2 cup pickled daikon , chopped
3 carrots , peeled and sliced thinly
2 cups bean sprouts
1 bunch basil , cleaned and leaves picked
1 bunch mint , cleaned and leaves picked
1/2 bunch parsley , cleaned and leaves picked
2 -3 garlic cloves , crushed
1 -2 fresh chili pepper , minced
4 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice or 4 tablespoons lemon juice
5 tablespoons white vinegar
5 -7 tablespoons fish sauce
1/4 cup coconut juice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
461
Sugar
13g
Fat
21g
Vietnamese Burritos are a fusion of Vietnamese and Mexican cuisines that make for a unique and delicious dish. These burritos are filled with fresh, colorful vegetables, greens, and herb, rice noodles, and protein-packed marinated chicken. Wrapped in translucent rice paper, they make for an excellent light and healthy meal option. Vietnamese cuisine is known for its emphasis on fresh and wholesome ingredients, and these burritos are no exception. They are customizable, and you can add or omit any ingredient you like. They are perfect for a quick lunch, on-the-go meal, picnic, or light dinner option.

Instructions

1.Combine chicken, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, sugar, garlic, lemongrass, soybean oil, sesame seed oil, and black pepper in a large bowl. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2.Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake the marinated chicken for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through. Allow to cool and thinly slice.
3.Soak the rice noodles in hot water until softened. Drain well.
4.To make the sauce mix garlic, chili pepper, sugar, lime juice, white vinegar, fish sauce, and coconut juice in a bowl.
5.Arrange lettuce, cucumber, pickled daikon, carrots, bean sprouts, basil, mint, parsley, sliced chicken, and rice noodles on a platter.
6.Dip rice paper into a bowl of hot water briefly, just until softened then lay flat on a damp towel. Layer with a small amount of each filling. Fold the sides of the rice paper inward and then roll the bottom edge up towards the top, tucking the fillings in tightly. Repeat to make the remaining burritos.

PROS

Vietnamese Burritos are a healthy and tasty option.
These burritos are gluten-free and have lots of fresh, nutritious ingredients.

They are great for on-the-go meals, lunchboxes, or even as a light dinner.

CONS

These burritos can take some time to put together and may require a bit of practice to get the perfect roll.

Not all ingredients are easy to source, especially the lemongrass and pickled daikon.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Vietnamese Burritos are a nutritious meal packed with veggies, greens, and protein.
Lemongrass has antioxidant properties and is anti-inflammatory.
Pickled daikon stimulates digestion and supports liver function.

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