Summer rolls are a refreshing, flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. They are made with fresh vegetables, herbs, and rice paper wrappers, and can be filled with a variety of ingredients, such as shrimp, chicken, tofu, or avocado. Summer rolls are typically served with a sweet chili dipping sauce, which adds a delicious tangy flavor. In this article, we will explore the different ways to make summer rolls, and provide a recipe for a delicious sweet chili dipping sauce. We will also discuss the different variations of summer rolls, such as fried summer rolls and spring rolls. So, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cook, we have everything you need to know to make delicious summer rolls at home.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
SOFT ASIAN SUMMER ROLLS WITH SWEET AND SAVORY DIPPING SAUCE
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil and cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse and cool (makes about 2 cups).
- Line up ingredients in small bowls before beginning to make rolls. Fill a large bowl or saucepan with very warm water. Place a rice paper round in the hot water. Soak for between 30 seconds and 1 minute, or until rice round is pliable and pattern on the round is barely visible. Remove and place on a clean, slightly damp kitchen towel.
- Place 2 basil leaves on the inner edge of the rice round, about 1-inch from the edge and leaving about 1-inch on each side. Top with approximately 1/4 cup cooked rice noodles. Place 2 shrimp halves on top. Top with about 2 tablespoons carrots, then 2 leaves of mint. Fold 1 piece of lettuce leaf and place on top of pile. Bring the edge over filling and tuck underneath. As you continue to roll, fold in the sides. Finish rolling, repeat with the other rolls, and reserve under a damp cloth or paper towel. When ready to serve, slice in half and serve, cut ends up, with dipping sauce.
- Dissolve sugar in warm water, combine with other ingredients, and chill until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calorie, Fat 0 grams, Cholesterol 9 milligrams, Sodium 100 milligrams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 3 grams
VIETNAMESE SHRIMP ROLLS WITH SWEET CHILI DIPPING SAUCE
Authentic and addictive. These work great as an appetizer for an Asian meal. The beet turns the noodles a beautiful pink color. *Note - You might want to wear kitchen gloves when you cut up the beet so your hands don't get stained!
Provided by LifeIsGood
Categories Vietnamese
Time 1h30m
Yield 20 rolls
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Put the cooked cellophane noodles, veggies, cilantro and peanuts in a bowl and toss with the sesame oil and lime juice. Season with the salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large shallow bowl, dilute the sugar in 3 cups of hot water and stir.
- One at a time, immerse the rice paper spring roll wrappers in the hot water for 10 seconds and then place them on a damp towel. Keep them covered while you work to prevent them drying out and curling up. (The rice paper is very delicate so don't soak them any longer than 10 seconds.).
- To form the rolls: lay a rice paper wrapper on a flat surface. Take a small amount of the cellophane noodle & veggie mixture and lay it across the bottom third. Use less filling than you think you should; if you overstuff the wrapper it will tear. Carefully fold the bottom of the wrapper up to cover the filling then fold in the left and right sides, then tuck and roll it over once.
- Lay 2 pieces of shrimp on top, then tuck and roll it over again.
- Lay 2 mint leaves on top and then tuck and roll it over to close the whole thing up. The shrimp and mint leaves should show through the transparent rice paper. Arrange the finished rolls on a platter and cover with a damp cloth.
- To prepare sauce: Puree the rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, hot water, sugar, lime juice, garlic and sambal oelek in a blender until all combined. Pour into a serving bowl and add the grated carrot and radish mix.
- Serve the shrimp rolls with the sweet chili dipping sauce.
SPRING ROLLS WITH SWEET ASIAN CHILI DIPPING SAUCE
Just the sauce alone from this recipe is so good! These are so easy to make no pre-cooking just mix, fill the wrapppers then roll and fry and no cooking the sauce either! This recipe should make about 14-15 spring rolls, I strongly suggest to double the recipe, these are very good! To save time prepare the filling up to a day in advance and refrigerate.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h6m
Yield 15 spring rolls
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the sweet chili sauce; in a glass bowl mix all ingredients until well blended and chill until ready to use.
- For the spring rolls;In a bowl stir together the chopped shrimp, 1 egg, ground pork, chestnuts, bamboo shoots, garlic, onions, ginger and soy sauce; mix well and season with salt and pepper.
- Place about 1 semi-heaping tablespoon down the center of each spring roll wrappper.
- Fold the top corner of the wrapper over the filling (tucking the tip of the corner under the filling).
- Fold the left and right corners over filling.
- Lightly brush the remaining corner with the remaining egg.
- Tightly roll the filled end toward remaining corner then press gently to seal.
- Repeat using all the mixture and spring roll wrappers.
- In a medium heavy saucepan, pour about 2-inches of oil inches.
- Heat the oil to 350 degrees.
- Carefully drop a few spring rolls in at a time and fry until golden (about 6 minutes) turning to brown and cook on all sides (don't fry more than 5-6 spring rolls at a time).
- Place on paper towels to drain.
- Serve with prepared chilled sweet chili sauce.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your summer rolls will taste. Look for crisp vegetables, herbs, and rice paper wrappers.
- Soak the rice paper wrappers properly: The rice paper wrappers need to be soaked in warm water until they are pliable. If you don't soak them long enough, they will be too brittle and will crack when you try to roll them.
- Don't overstuff the rolls: Summer rolls should be delicate and easy to eat. If you overstuff them, they will be difficult to roll and will fall apart.
- Be careful when rolling the rolls: Roll the summer rolls tightly, but not too tightly. If you roll them too tightly, they will be difficult to eat. Roll them too loosely, and they will fall apart.
- Serve the summer rolls with a dipping sauce: A dipping sauce is essential for summer rolls. The most popular dipping sauce is sweet chili sauce, but you can also use other sauces, such as hoisin sauce or peanut sauce.
Conclusion:
Summer rolls are a delicious and refreshing appetizer or light meal. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect summer rolls every time.
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