Thai Shrimp Rolls With Peanut Sauce (Print View)
Fresh shrimp and crisp vegetables wrapped in delicate rice paper with creamy peanut sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
03 - Pinch of salt
→ Vegetables & Herbs
04 - 1 small carrot, julienned
05 - 1/2 cucumber, julienned
06 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
07 - 8 fresh lettuce leaves (butter or romaine)
08 - 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
09 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
10 - 1/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves (optional)
→ Wrapping
11 - 8 rice paper wrappers (8.5 inches)
→ Peanut Sauce
12 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
13 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
14 - 2 tablespoons lime juice
15 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
16 - 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
17 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
18 - 1 garlic clove, minced
19 - 2-3 tablespoons warm water
# Method:
01 - Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, until just pink and opaque. Drain, pat dry, and toss with sesame oil and a pinch of salt. Slice each shrimp in half lengthwise.
02 - Arrange all filling ingredients on a platter for easy assembly.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, hoisin sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic. Add warm water a tablespoon at a time until the sauce is smooth and dippable.
04 - Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for 10-15 seconds, just until softened. Lay flat on a damp kitchen towel.
05 - Place a lettuce leaf in the lower third of the wrapper. Add a small amount of cabbage, carrot, cucumber, and a few herb leaves. Top with 4 shrimp halves, pink side down.
06 - Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll up tightly. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
07 - Serve immediately with the peanut sauce on the side.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The peanut sauce alone is worth making and keeps in the fridge for weeks
- Guests can customize their own fillings at the table, turning appetizers into an activity
- Everything can be prepped ahead, so you are actually relaxed when people arrive
02 -
- Rice paper continues to soften as it sits, so assemble these no more than two hours before serving or the wrappers become gummy
- Work on a damp towel rather than a dry surface, as the wrapper will tear instantly if it sticks to the counter
- Less filling per roll is better than overstuffing, which inevitably leads to tearing and frustration
03 -
- Use a vegetable peeler to create quick, even ribbons of cucumber instead of julienning by hand
- The peanut sauce keeps in the refrigerator for up to two weeks and actually gets better over time