Cooking mango shrimp summer rolls is an art form, bringing together sweet mangoes, savory shrimp, and fresh herbs in a light and refreshing dish. Whether you are entertaining guests or enjoying a casual meal at home, these colorful and flavorful rolls are sure to be a hit. With just a few ingredients and simple steps, you can create a delicious and visually appealing appetizer or light lunch that is sure to impress. This article provides step-by-step instructions and tips on how to make these delicious summer rolls with ease, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite.
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SHRIMP AND MANGO SUMMER ROLLS
Steps:
- For the shrimp and mango summer rolls: Fill a large bowl with water and add ice cubes. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil, add the shrimp and blanch until just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to the bowl with ice water to stop the cooking. Let the shrimp sit in the ice bath for 2 minutes, then drain and pat dry the shrimp, slice horizontally in half and transfer to a medium bowl. Add the mangoes, lime juice, fish sauce and sambal, season with pepper and stir to combine.
- Fill a dish with hot tap water. Add a wrapper for 2 seconds only and transfer the wrapper to a lint-free towel to drain, top with a second towel and blot dry. Flip over the stack of towels and peel off the top towel. Top the wrapper with 2 to 3 Thai basil leaves and the shrimp and mango filling. Fold up the bottom and force the filling downwards to form a log. Then fold in both sides then continue rolling. Store under a damp towel to keep moist. Repeat with remaining rolls. Halve each roll on the diagonal and serve immediately.
- Make the lime dipping sauce: Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and serve with the rolls.
MANGO SHRIMP SUMMER ROLLS
Steps:
- Make sauce:
- Stir together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved.
- Make rolls:
- Add shrimp to a 4- to 5-quart pot of boiling salted water then reduce heat and poach shrimp at a bare simmer, uncovered, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, then return shrimp cooking water to a boil. Chill shrimp in ice water 2 minutes, then drain and pat dry. Cut each shrimp in half lengthwise, deveining if necessary.
- Add noodles to boiling water and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander, then rinse under cold running water and drain well. Stir together vinegar, sugar, and salt in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved, then add noodles and toss to coat.
- Put a double thickness of paper towel on a work surface and fill a shallow baking pan with warm water. Check rice-paper rounds and use only those that have no holes. Soak 1 round in warm water until pliable, 30 seconds to 1 minute, then carefully transfer to paper towels.
- Arrange 3 shrimp halves (cut sides up) in a row across bottom third (part nearest you) of soaked rice paper. Spread 1/4 cup noodles on top of shrimp and arrange 3 cilantro leaves, 3 mint leaves, 8 cucumber matchsticks, 6 scallion strips, and 10 mango matchsticks horizontally on top of noodles. Fold bottom of rice paper over filling and begin rolling up tightly, stopping at halfway point. Arrange 3 more mint leaves and 3 more cilantro leaves along crease, then fold in ends and continue rolling. Transfer summer roll, seam side down, to a plate and cover with dampened paper towels. Make 7 more rolls in same manner and serve, whole or halved diagonally, with dipping sauce.
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Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start rolling, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go. This will make the process much smoother and less stressful.
- Soak the Rice Paper: Make sure to soak the rice paper in warm water for the recommended amount of time before using. This will make it pliable and easy to roll.
- Be Gentle: When rolling the summer rolls, be gentle and avoid overstuffing them. Otherwise, they may break apart.
- Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs, such as mint, cilantro, and basil, add a lot of flavor to summer rolls. Use them generously.
- Serve with Dipping Sauce: Summer rolls are traditionally served with a dipping sauce, such as sweet and sour sauce or peanut sauce. This adds a delicious flavor and richness to the rolls.
Conclusion:
Mango shrimp summer rolls are a delicious and refreshing appetizer or light meal. They are perfect for summer gatherings and potlucks. With a little practice, you can easily make these rolls at home. So next time you are looking for a healthy and tasty snack, give these mango shrimp summer rolls a try!
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