Shrimp and Mango Rice Paper Rolls
Ingredients
- 200g (7 oz) cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 ripe mango (about 300g or 10 oz), peeled and cut into thin strips
- 100g (3.5 oz) vermicelli rice noodles
- 8 rice paper wrappers
- 1 bunch fresh mint leaves, stems removed
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed
- 1 small cucumber (about 150g or 5 oz), julienned
- 2 cups (480ml) warm water for soaking rice paper
Cooking Time
Total estimated time: 40 minutes
Dipping Sauce Ingredients
- 60ml (1/4 cup) fish sauce
- 30ml (2 tbsp) lime juice
- 30ml (2 tbsp) water
- 15g (1 tbsp) sugar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 chili, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Noodles
Bring a medium saucepan with water to a boil. Add the vermicelli noodles (100g) and cook according to package instructions, typically 3-5 minutes, or until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Ingredients
While the noodles cook, prepare other ingredients. Have your shrimp, mango strips, cucumber, mint, and cilantro ready. This preparation will assist in assembling the rolls swiftly.
Step 3: Prepare the Dipping Sauce
In a small mixing bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, water, sugar, minced garlic, and chili slices. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Adjust seasoning to taste, perhaps more lime for tartness or sugar for sweetness.
Step 4: Assemble the Rolls
Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Dip a rice paper wrapper into the water briefly, just until pliable, about 5-10 seconds. Lay it flat on a rolling tray. On the bottom third of the rice paper, place 3-4 shrimp halves, followed by a few strips of mango and cucumber, a small handful of noodles, and a few leaves each of mint and cilantro. Fold up the bottom over the filling, then fold in the sides and continue to roll, like a burrito, making sure the roll is tight but careful not to tear the paper. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Step 5: Serve
Place rolls on a serving platter and serve with the prepared dipping sauce. It’s best to consume these rolls fresh when the rice paper is at its softest texture.
Conclusion
Congratulations on crafting Shrimp and Mango Rice Paper Rolls that not only delight the palate but also the eye. These rolls offer a wonderful harmony of flavors that transport you to tropical shores, with every bite being a medley of sweet, savory, and herby freshness. Make this dish a part of your culinary repertoire, and you’ll always have a go-to option for impressing guests or treating yourself to a wholesome delight. Enjoy the journey and the flavors of each meticulously wrapped roll.
