In the realm of delectable starters and appetizers, shrimp and chicken rice paper rolls stand out as a symphony of flavors and textures. With their translucent rice paper wrappers, succulent shrimp, tender chicken, and an array of fresh herbs and vegetables, these rolls offer a delightful balance of savory, sweet, and tangy notes. Their delicate appearance belies a burst of flavors that tantalize the taste buds, making them a perfect choice for any occasion, from casual gatherings to formal events. Whether you prefer a classic Vietnamese dipping sauce or a spicy Thai sauce, these rolls promise a culinary journey that will leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your dipping sauce, and embark on a culinary adventure with this comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect shrimp and chicken rice paper rolls.
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SHRIMP RICE-PAPER ROLLS WITH VIETNAMESE DIPPING SAUCE
Categories Mushroom Shellfish Appetizer Sauté Shrimp Cucumber Winter Jalapeño Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 36 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For dipping sauce:
- Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl until sugar dissolves. Let stand at least 30 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
- For rice-paper rolls:
- Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Cool.
- Place rice sticks in large bowl; add enough hot water to cover. Let stand until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain. Cut into 6-inch lengths; set aside. Fill same bowl with warm water. Add 1 rice-paper sheet and turn until beginning to soften, about 30 seconds (sheet will still be stiff in a few spots). Remove from water; drain on kitchen towel. Repeat with 5 more rice-paper sheets, arranging in single layer.
- Divide half of mint, cilantro, and basil among softened rice-paper sheets, arranging in line across lower third of each sheet and leaving 1-inch border on each end. Top with half of rice sticks, shaping into compact log. Top with half of lettuce, sprouts, cucumber, carrot, shrimp, and mushrooms. Fold bottom of each rice sheet over filling, then fold in ends and roll into tight cylinder. Place rolls, seam side down, on platter. Repeat soaking with remaining rice-paper sheets, then top with remaining filling to form 6 more rolls. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover with damp paper towel and plastic wrap; chill.) Cut each roll diagonally into thirds. Arrange on platter and serve with sauce.
- *Available at Asian markets.
SHRIMP AND CHICKEN RICE PAPER ROLLS
I was just fooling around and came up with this simple recipe - served as an appetizer at midnight New Years Eve, If you have never worked with Rice paper there is a tutorial here on Zaar. Rolls were served with recipe #33113 I used the small rice paper rounds but you can use the larger ones and have these as a side dish.
Provided by Bergy
Categories Poultry
Time 40m
Yield 8 small rolls, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
VIETNAMESE SUMMER ROLLS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield about 10 or 12 rolls
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in each of the 3 large pots. Salt the water as it reaches a boil. In another pot of boiling, salted water, add the chicken. Reduce the heat and simmer until cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Chill fully in an ice bath and drain. Slice into thin strips and place in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Leaving the shrimp in their shells, drop them into 1 pot of boiling, salted water and cook for about 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to an ice bath until fully chilled. Peel each shrimp, discarding the shells, and slice in half down the length of the shrimp so that you have 2 flat, identical crescent-shaped pieces. Place in a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Drop the bean thread noodles into the third pot of boiling salted water and cook until done, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and cool under cold, running water. When cooled, sprinkle with a little sesame oil, to taste. Toss the noodles until they are all lightly coated with the sesame oil. Place in a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use. When ready to assemble the rolls, line up all of the components?the chicken, shrimp, noodles, lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, mint, and basil, in their own containers?on the work surface or table.
- Fill a large, flat bowl with warm water, making sure it is large enough to fit the rice paper wrappers. Lay a clean towel on the workspace in front of you. Carefully dip the round wrapper into the water, just to get it wet all over, trying not to crack it. It will still be slightly hard. Remove it from the water and lay it onto the clean towel, where it will continue to soften.
- Layer a small amount of each of the ingredients on the bottom 1/3 of the wrap. Start with a few strips of chicken, then 2 to 3 pieces of shrimp, then some noodles, then some lettuce, then some slices of cucumber, followed by some shreds of carrot, and then a pinch each of mint and basil. Fold up the bottom 1/3, fold in the sides and roll up the rest of the length to make an egg roll shape. Set aside and continue with the rest of the ingredients until all of the rice wrappers are used.
- Serve with soy sauce for dipping.
SHRIMP PORK & BASIL RICE PAPER ROLLS
I love rice paper rolls - they are so versatile- You can make them vegetarian, with chicken, clean the fridge. Serve them as appetizers or as a side dish or entre depending on the size and filling. This recipe is Thai oriented. The Hoisin/peanut sauce is perfect with them. Serve as an appetizer or first course. You may also make these in the smaller size rice paper wraps to serve as finger food. The rolls should be made and served within a short time - if I am leaving them for more than an hour I cover them lightly with a slightly damp cloth and place them in the fridge.
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 12 rolls, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.8, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 122.3, Sodium 1276.5, Carbohydrate 83.3, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 20.4, Protein 32.6
BAKED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE RICE PAPER ROLLS
There are many delicious options for sauce for these rice paper rolls. We used a mixture of VH® plum sauce and vindaloo.
Provided by The Pynns
Categories Egg Rolls
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Brush a large baking pan with 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil and set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and saute, 1 to 2 minutes. Add cooked chicken, cabbage, carrot, soy sauce, and dry garlic sauce. Cook and stir until vegetables are soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in cooked rice. Keep on low heat while preparing the rice papers.
- Wet a cloth with warm water and place one rice paper sheet inside. Wrap completely and let soften, about 1 minute. Add 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture to the middle of the rice paper sheet. Fold both ends in and roll from one side to the other. Place wrapped roll onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat the wetting, filling, and wrapping process to make remaining rice paper rolls. Brush rolls with remaining vegetable oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then turn over to bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 340.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
RICE PAPER ROLLS WITH SHRIMP AND FRESH HERBS
A quick and simple way to make Thai-style rice paper rolls at home.
Provided by WYERA
Categories Wraps and Rolls Appetizers
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 34.1 mg, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 129.3 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
SHRIMP CHEUNG FUN (RICE ROLLS)
Steps:
- Rice rolls:
- Sift the rice flour, tapioca starch, wheat starch, potato starch, and salt into a large bowl. Mix in the lukewarm water, stirring until a consistency of very thin glue is reached.
- When ready to cook, mix again until there are no clumps. Using a brush, generously oil a rimmed eighth sheet pan. Using a ladle, pour just as much batter in the pan as needed to form a thin, even layer. (The thinner you can keep your roll, the better.) Put 3 medium to large or 6 small shrimp onto each roll, placing them 1 inch from one narrow edge.
- Set up a 12-inch steamer: Fill a wok with enough water to come up to the lower rim of a steamer but not so much the waterline is above the food bed. (If you do want to DIY it, just use a plate in a pot. Fill a pot with ½ an inch of water. Then make a sort of tripod out of tinfoil by forming three golf ball- sized balls and placing them in the bottom of the pot, making sure their tops rest above the water- line. Rest the plate on the tinfoil, cover, and steam.) Bring water to a boil.
- Place the sheet pan in the steamer, cover, and steam for 6 minutes, or until you see bubbles on top of the mixture. If you need more water- water tends to evaporate-add boiling, not cold, water so as not to stop the steaming.
- Carefully remove the sheet pan from the steamer and set on a work surface (it will be hot, so be prudent). Let cool for a minute or so. Then, using a bench scraper, start rolling the rice roll from the top of the pan away from you until folded into a loose roll. Cut in half widthwise.
- Brush the pan with oil again and repeat until you've used up all the batter.
- When ready to serve, briefly re-steam the rolls for 1 to 2 minutes until hot.
- Sweet dipping sauce:
- Heat a small saucepan to medium-low heat and add all ingredients. Stir until sugar and chicken powder are dissolved. Spoon atop rice rolls.
Tips:
- For perfectly round and even rice paper rolls, use a sushi mat. Place the rice paper sheet on the mat, add the fillings, and then roll it up tightly. Wet the edges of the rice paper with water to help seal the roll.
- To prevent the rice paper from sticking to the sushi mat, lightly grease the mat with cooking oil or spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
- If you don't have a sushi mat, you can roll the rice paper rolls by hand. Be sure to roll them tightly so that they don't fall apart.
- To make the rice paper rolls easier to cut, chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- Serve the rice paper rolls with your favorite dipping sauce, such as soy sauce, fish sauce, or hoisin sauce.
Conclusion:
Shrimp and chicken rice paper rolls are a delicious and healthy appetizer or snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect rice paper rolls that will impress your friends and family. So, next time you're looking for a light and refreshing meal, give these shrimp and chicken rice paper rolls a try. You won't be disappointed!
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