Shrimp Pork Basil Rice Paper Rolls Food

THAI BASIL ROLLS WITH HOISIN-PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a medium stockpot of lightly salted water to a low boil. Cook shrimp 2 to 3 minutes, or until opaque. Drain, allow to cool slightly, and pat dry with paper towel. Peel, devein, and slice in half.
• Bring another stockpot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pork at a low boil for approximately 10 minutes, to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Allow to cool, and slice into thin strips.
• Again, bring a stockpot of water to a boil. Cook noodles until tender, stirring occasionally, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Strain, and rinse to prevent sticking.
• Fill a medium bowl with warm water. Dip each wrapper in water for about 30 seconds until soft and flexible. Lay wrapper on a flat surface, and place 2 basil leaves in center, side by side, about 2 inches from edge of wrapper. Lay 4 to 5 shrimp halves on basil, followed by a small amount of pork, then a small amount of noodles. Sprinkle with cilantro, mint, and top with bean sprouts. Starting at one end, roll the wrapper over once, fold both sides in toward center, and continue rolling as tightly as possible without tearing. The end result should be a roll approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick.
• Warm hoisin sauce, peanut butter, and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, and immediately remove from heat. Garnish sauce with chopped peanuts, if desired, and serve with rolls for dipping.

RICE PAPER ROLLS WITH SHRIMP AND FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Remove from the heat and add vermicelli noodles. Let noodles soak until they're tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 10 minutes.
• Slice shrimp in half lengthwise.
• Place a rice paper sheet in hot water for about 4 seconds. Remove, shake off excess water, and transfer to a clean, flat surface. Starting with the shrimp, layer the other roll ingredients carefully at the top of the wrapper (leaving about 2/3 of the wrapper below the contents). Fold the left and right edges in and over the filling. Starting from the top, fold the wrap tightly.
• Repeat the wetting, filling, and wrapping process to make remaining rolls until out of ingredients.
• Mix mirin, tamari, rice vinegar, ginger, and sesame oil for sauce together in a small, resealable container. Seal and shake well. Pour into a dipping dish and serve with rolls.

FRESH SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS

Steps:

• Cover noodles with boiling water for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu strips; pan-fry until golden, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes.
• Fill a large bowl with hot water. Dip one sheet of rice paper in the water for 20 seconds, then lay flat. Place 2 basil leaves, 2 cilantro leaves, 3 to 4 bean sprouts, a small handful of cucumber, carrot, lettuce, and onion, 2 shrimp, and 1 strip of tofu in rows across the middle of the rice paper. Fold the wrapper at both ends and roll tightly. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• Combine chili sauce, soy sauce, and lemon juice in a small bowl for dipping sauce. Serve with spring rolls.

SHRIMP PORK & BASIL RICE PAPER ROLLS

Steps:

• Add rice noodles to a pot of boiling water and cook until tender apprx 6-7 minutes, drain and rinse well to prevent sticking.
• Fill a bowl large enough to slide a wrapper into with warm water.
• dip one wrapper at a time into the warm water for apprx 30 seconds or until soft and pliable.
• Make each roll when you remove the wrapper from the water.
• Lay the wrapper on a flat surface, place 2-4 basil leaves side by side about 2" from an edge of the wrapper,lay 4-5 shrimp halves on the basil leaves, add a small amount of pork,then some noodles, cilantro& mint.
• portion the ingredients so you will have even amounts for all your rolls.
• Starting at the filling end roll over one end of the wrapper, fold in the ends and continue to roll.
• Do a nice tight roll but be careful not to tear.
• The roll should be apprx 1"-1 1/2" thick.
• Warm the sauce ingredients, bring to a boil and remove from heat.
• serve warm or room temperature with the rolls.

THAI SHRIMP ROLLS

Steps:

• To prepare sauce, combine vinegar, honey, fish sauce, and curry paste, stir well and set aside.
• To prepare rolls, cook rice sticks according to package directions, drain and rinse under cold water.
• Drain well.
• Trim fibrous ribs from lettuce leaves to flatten leaves.
• Add hot water to a large, shallow dish to a depth of 1 inch.
• Place 1 rice paper sheet in dish; let stand 30 seconds or until soft.
• Place sheet on a flat surface.
• Arrange 1 lettuce leaf over sheet.
• Top lettuce with 2 basil leaves, 4 shrimp halves, 2 tablespoons noodles, 5 cucumber strips, 5 carrot strips, 5 green onion strips, and 3 mint leaves.
• Fold sides of sheet over filling, and roll up jelly-roll fashion.
• Gently press seam to seal.
• Place roll seam side down on a serving platter (cover to prevent dryin).
• Repeat procedure with remaining rice sheets.
• Serve with the sauce.

PORK & SHRIMP SPRING ROLL WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the pork tenderloin in a bowl with the shallot, garlic, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, and oil, if using, and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate, turning occasionally, at least 1 hour and up to overnight in the refrigerator.
• Preheat a grill to high. Grill the tenderloin, turning occasionally, until just cooked through and an instant-read thermometer registers an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Transfer tenderloin to a plate and set aside to cool to room temperature before proceeding. Once cooled, slice tenderloin into 1/8-inch thick slices and set aside, covered and refrigerated, until you are ready to assemble the spring rolls.
• Prepare the rice vermicelli according to package directions and strain in a colander. Run under cold running water until cool and set aside to drain.
• Assemble the rolls 1 at a time: Dip 1 spring roll wrapper into lukewarm water and quickly transfer to a clean kitchen towel. (Wrapper will soften within seconds.) Lay 4 shrimp halves in a horizontal line across the center of each wrapper and top with a few tablespoons of cooked (well-drained) vermicelli. Top the vermicelli with 1 or 2 slices of cucumber, 2 tablespoons or so of the shredded romaine, 4 mint leaves, 2 sprigs of cilantro, and 4 basil leaves. Place a few sticks of carrot julienne along the top of the filling ingredients and top with 2 slices of pork. Carefully pull the lower edge of the wrapper up and over the filling. Fold the 2 sides inward over the filling and press to seal. Work carefully so as not to tear the wrapper. Once both sides are folded inward over the filling, roll the spring roll upwards so that the filling is tightly contained and roll up to seal. Set the spring roll aside on a plate, covered with a damp paper towel or damp clean kitchen towel. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling. Once you have assembled all of the spring rolls, serve them immediately - either at room temperature or slightly chilled, with the Peanut Sauce on the side for dipping.
• Directions for Peanut Sauce: Heat the oil in a small saucepan and, when hot, add the garlic, chile paste, and tomato paste, and cook until garlic is golden, about 30 seconds. Add the broth, sugar, peanut butter and hoisin sauce and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool slightly before serving. Serve in small bowls, garnished with the peanuts, sliced chiles and optional hot sauce.
• May be served warm or at room temperature.
• Yield: about 1 1/4 cups.

SHRIMP AND CHICKEN RICE PAPER ROLLS

Steps:

• Prepare all the ingredients and stir fry on a lightly greased pan until heated through and the prawns are cooked.
• Set aside to cool.
• Fill a bowl large enough to to slide a wrapper into it allowing the rice paper to completely submerge.
• Leave it for approx 30 seconds or until it is pliable.
• Take it out and slip another into the water.
• Place a tbsp of fill on the pliable wrapper bring up the bottom edge, fold in each side and roll it so you have a small cigar.
• Continue until you have made them all.
• These can be made several hours ahead before serving just cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate - bring to room temperature before serving.

RICE PAPER ROLLS

Steps:

• Soak the rice paper for 30 seconds in warm water.
• Arrange a selection of the listed ingredients in the centre of the paper.
• Fold the edges over, then roll into a log.
• Serve chilled, with a selection of dipping sauces.