Name: Cambodian Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: rice paper; green leave lettuce; cook shrimp or cook chicken; Thai Basil; Mint; rice noodle or bean thread noodle cook according to the package direction; cucumber; 1/4 cup of sugar; 1/2 cup of water or more to your taste; 1/4 cup of vinegar or lime juice; 1/4 cup of fish sauce (if you don't like fish sauce add soy sauce and adjust to your taste); 2 Thai chilies minced; 2 cloves of garlic minced; crush peanut for garnish; 2 tsp of hoisin sauce; 2 tps of water to thin the sauce; 1 tsp of soy sauce; 1 tsp of sugar; 1 tps of lime juice; 1 tsp of chili garlic paste; 1 tsp of sriracha sauce or hot sauce; crush peanut for garnish; Mix everything together and serve with fresh rolls

Cambodian Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls

Cambodian Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls offer a light and nutritious culinary experience that is both easy to make and low in calories. This Cambodian recipe features rice paper as the wrapper, filled with a delightful combination of cooked shrimp or chicken, green lettuce leaves, Thai basil, mint, rice noodles or bean thread noodles (prepared according to package instructions), and cucumber. The accompanying dipping sauce options include a sweet and sour fish sauce with vinegar or lime juice, and a hoisin-based sauce, both providing distinct flavors to complement the freshness of the spring rolls.

For the fish sauce dipping sauce, a mix of sugar, water, vinegar or lime juice, fish sauce (or soy sauce as an alternative), minced Thai chilies, and minced garlic creates a well-balanced combination of sweetness, tanginess, and spice. Adjusting the flavors allows for a personalized taste profile that is slightly sweet, sour, spicy, and not overly salty. The hoisin dipping sauce, featuring hoisin sauce, water, soy sauce, sugar, lime juice, chili garlic paste, and sriracha or hot sauce, adds a rich and savory element to the dipping experience.

The preparation of the Cambodian Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls involves soaking the rice paper in water until it softens, laying a lettuce leaf, noodle, cucumber slices, basil, mint leaves, and shrimp or chicken on the rice paper, and then rolling it forward while folding the sides. The result is a visually appealing and flavorful dish that showcases the vibrant and fresh ingredients within each bite.

In conclusion, these Cambodian Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls provide a delightful balance of textures and flavors, making them a popular choice for a light and healthy meal. The accompanying dipping sauces add an extra layer of taste, enhancing the overall culinary experience. Enjoy the simplicity and freshness of these spring rolls as you embark on a journey of Cambodian flavors.

Ingredients

rice paper
green leave lettuce
cook shrimp or cook chicken
Thai Basil
Mint
rice noodle or bean thread noodle cook according to the package direction
cucumber

Dipping sauce (fish sauce with vinegar or lime juice)

1/4 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of water or more to your taste
1/4 cup of vinegar or lime juice
1/4 cup of fish sauce (if you don't like fish sauce add soy sauce and adjust to your taste)
2 Thai chilies minced
2 cloves of garlic minced
crush peanut for garnish

boil water add sugar until dissolve then add the rest of ingredients except peanut garnish when ready to serve with spring rolls. You can adjust the flavor to your taste it should be sweet and sour, spicy and not too salty.

Hoisin dipping sauce

2 tsp of hoisin sauce
2 tps of water to thin the sauce
1 tsp of soy sauce
1 tsp of sugar
1 tps of lime juice
1 tsp of chili garlic paste
1 tsp of sriracha sauce or hot sauce
crush peanut for garnish
Mix everything together and serve with fresh rolls

Mix everything together and serve with fresh rolls

Directions to make Cambodian Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls

soak rice paper in water for few seconds then take it out lay the rice paper on a clean cutting board or plate. Wait for the rice paper to get soft.
lay a small piece of lettuce leave on top of the rice paper
next lay a small amount of noodle on top of the lettuce
then put 2 small pieces of sliced cucumber and top with basil and mint leaves
last lay your shrimp or chicken then roll the spring rolls forward for a bit fold each side of the rice paper then continue to roll toward the end.

Thank you and enjoy your first cooking Cambodian Fresh Spring Rolls with Shrimp

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