A Holy Grail Appetizer
Featuring fresh vegetables and shrimp wrapped in a translucent rice paper. The true star of this show is the ever so savory, nutty dipping sauce.
Cookware & Appliances Needed
- Stove or Hot plate
- Pots
- Deep Colander
- Cutting board
- Knife of choice
- Ladle with holes
- Plates or Bowls (to separate prepared ingredients)
- Rice paper water bowl
Ingredients
- Shrimp, shell on (deveined) – 1 lb
- Lettuce – 1 bunch
- Cucumber – 8 oz
- Shredded carrots – 10 oz
- Vermicelli noodles – 8 oz
- Rice Paper
Instructions
LET’S DO THIS
- Begin by boiling your water in a pot and cook your shrimp to an internal temperature of 145 °F. Once done, remove shrimp. Consider submerging cooked shrimp in ice bath to prevent from overcooking.
- Peel your shrimp and slice in half. Then set aside.
- In another pot, bring your water to a boil and cook your vermicelli noodles per manufacture guidelines.
- Wash produce in a deep colander and set aside.
- Thinly slice the cucumbers into strips. Aim for a measurement of 1/5 inch thick and 3 inches in length.
- Dip your rice paper in the rice paper water bowl and then place on a large cutting board.
- Assemble your spring roll. Place a small piece of lettuce first, followed by thinly sliced cucumbers, and shredded carrots. Add your vermicelli noodles on top. Place your shrimp. Roll to the best of your abilities.
- Enjoy!
