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Ingredients for Rolls
- 8-10 rice paper wrappers
- 200g shrimp, peeled and cooked (optional)
- 200g chicken meat, cut into thin strips (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves
- Fresh coriander leaves
- Fresh basil leaves
- Thin cucumber slices
- Green onion or chives
- Thin bamboo shoots (optional)
- Chinese lettuce or iceberg lettuce cut into julienne strips
- Very thin rice noodles, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes and chopped
Ingredients for Peanut Sauce
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Sriracha sauce
Ingredients for Spicy Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 red chili pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
- 1 piece of 3 cm ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Chopped fresh coriander
Instructions
- 1Wash and prepare all vegetables and herbs. Cut the meat and shrimp into thin strips, if not already prepared.
- 2Mix all ingredients in a bowl or leave them separate, depending on how you want to roll the spring rolls.
- 3Fill a tray with warm water. Take each rice paper wrapper and dip it in warm water for about 15-20 seconds or until it becomes soft and pliable.
- 4Place the rice paper wrapper on a flat work surface.
- 5Place a few mint and coriander leaves on the bottom edge of the rice paper wrapper. Add the meat pieces (if using) and shrimp on top of the herbs. Place cucumber strips, green onion leaves or chives, bamboo, and mung bean sprouts (if using) next to the meat and shrimp. Slowly roll the rice paper wrapper starting from the bottom, then fold the side edges towards the center. Continue to roll tightly until you form a tube or a roll wrapped with vegetables and meat.
- 6Peanut Sauce: In a small bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, sugar, warm water, and lemon juice. Add sriracha sauce or chili pepper, if you want it spicy. Mix well until you get a creamy consistency. Spicy Sauce: Put all ingredients in a jar with a lid and mix well until combined.
- 7Serve Goi Cuon with sauces. You can cut the rolls in half diagonally to make them easier to eat.
Tip
Goi Cuon are healthy, easy to prepare, and can be customized with your favorite vegetables and meat. This recipe is suitable for appetizers, snacks, or even a light and comforting meal.
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