We just
came back from our trip to Vietnam ,…. So inspired by it.
To me this
is one of the healthiest and most delicious cuisines in the world! !!
Can you see
I get excited,… just thinking about it!
They use a
wide variety of vegetables and herbs, use several ingredients in their raw
version and for sure they know how to balance flavors.
You will
see many more blog posts that are inspired by the Vietnamese cuisine,… let’s
start with some basic dishes,… Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls.
These rolls are very versatile; you can let your imagination run wild with the filling.
Even my picky eater Sienna (8 years old and is really giving my a run for my money when it comes to food) asked whether I could make these for her lunchbox,…uhhh you want what???
Vietnamese
Spring rolls
Ingredients
(~makes 8 rolls)
-8 sheets
of rice paper
-3 cups
mixed herbs: basil, mint, and coriander
-200 g rice
vermicelli noodles
-12 prawns,
cooked and sliced in half
-handful-grated
carrots
-handful-grated
cucumbers (optional)
-handful of
lettuce (optional)
-sweet and
sour sauce
-1 tablespoon lime juice
-1 tablespoon honey
-1 ½ teaspoon fish sauce
-2 teaspoons water
-1 teaspoon red chili and garlic (chopped
very small or grated)
Directions
2. Blanch the vermicelli for 3 minutes (~let them sit in hot water for 3 minutes) and drain.
3. Place a sheet of rice paper on a flat surface, wipe over with a wet cloth. Or put them in warm water for 30’ but this is a little bit harder,…
4. Place a handful of mixed herbs, vermicelli, grated carrots, grated cucumbers, lettuce at the edge of the paper closest to you, then add the shrimp.
5. Roll up your roll, first fold the
sides of the wrapper over the filling and then roll the rest of the roll until
it’s closed and snug.
Tips&
Tricks
-If your
roll is breaking or falling apart: try to put less filling or try a new rice
paper (could be broken)
-To store
them, wrap in plastic cling wrap and place in refrigerator for up to 1 day. If
you don’t wrap them individually but still like to store in refrigerator: put
some olive oil or cooking spray on the dish first and cover with aluminum foil.
