CUCUMBER SUMMER ROLLS

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We used Japanese cucumbers, which are very thin, for this dish. Other types, such as Persian or kirby cucumbers, would also work. Thinly slicing Japanese cucumbers lengthwise produces an unexpected wrap for shrimp, rice vermicelli, and Thai basil leaves.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Japanese cucumbers
1 teaspoon olive oil
30 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese rice wine)
2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
4 ounces rice vermicelli
2 teaspoons coarse salt
30 basil leaves (about 1 small bunch), preferably Thai basil
Cucumber-Peanut Sauce

Steps:

  • Slice cucumbers paper-thin lengthwise with a mandoline. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, 1 tablespoon mirin, and 1 tablespoon vinegar; cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, and liquid is reduced. Set aside.
  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add vermicelli and salt, and cook until noodles are tender, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander, and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl, and toss with remaining tablespoon mirin and tablespoon vinegar.
  • Lay a cucumber strip flat on a work surface. Straighten shrimp slightly by pulling the ends. Place a small bundle of noodles on top of a large basil leaf; place at one end of cucumber. Top with a shrimp, and roll cucumber around it tightly. Secure roll with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve with cucumber-peanut sauce.

Rubel Md
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Yum!


Rakib Ahmed
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These rolls are a great party appetizer. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a hit with guests.


Brendan Young
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I love the crunch of the cucumber and the freshness of the herbs in these rolls.


Rihanna Banton
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These rolls are a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Khona Bauti
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I've never made summer rolls before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'll definitely be making them again.


Rebu Aliy
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I made these rolls for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone asked for the recipe.


Ibrahim Haji
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These rolls are a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. My kids love them!


Manahil naz
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I'm not a huge fan of cucumber, but I loved these rolls. The cucumber was very mild and refreshing.


mekdad sk
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These rolls are a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have some leftover rice in my fridge, so these rolls are a great way to use it up.


Nadeem Malik
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The peanut sauce is the perfect dipping sauce for these rolls. It's creamy and flavorful, and it really brings out the flavors of the vegetables.


Clara Cairns
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I love the variety of vegetables in these rolls. They're a great way to get your daily dose of veggies.


Kgotlello Vlermuis
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These rolls are the perfect appetizer for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and they're always a hit with guests.


Timilehin Enioa
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I was surprised at how easy these rolls were to make. They look so impressive, but they're actually quite simple.


Aanshu Dangaura
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The cucumber summer rolls were a refreshing and healthy snack. The combination of flavors was perfect.


Waleed zahid
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me.


Bello Folashade
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I've made these rolls several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Adraman Isaaca
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These summer rolls were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the fresh, light flavors and the crispy cucumber.