Spring can't come fast enough and we are all craving fresh foods. This is a deliciously fresh-tasting bundle of veggies wrapped in rice paper skins. Have you ever used rice paper skins? They are very brittle to the touch, and need to be handled carefully. Soaking it in water for a few seconds softens it, and makes it easy to work with. They can be eaten raw like this once softened. Here is the recipe:
Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls (Summer Rolls)
You will need:
2 cups shrimp, peeled, thoroughly cleaned and cooked (click here if you're wondering how to clean)
1 cup peeled and thinly sliced cucumber1/2 cup matchstick carrots
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
splash of lime juice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 rice paper skins (available at any asian grocery)
Combine all ingredients from shrimp through black pepper together in a bowl. Put some water in a shallow dish, or dinner plate, and soak a rice paper skin in this for about 15 seconds, then turn over and soak again - this softens it. After soaking, remove to a clean work surface and pile one heaped tablespoon of the shrimp mixture on top of the skin. Fold sides in, and roll up, laying seam side down when finished. Repeat for remaining skins, or until you've run out of the filling! Serve immediately, or refrigerate until needed. These can be made up to one day in advance, or make terrific cold lunches the next day. Enjoy!
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