Goi Cuon Recipe
Fresh spring rolls (4), shrimp & pork wrapped in rice paper with rice vermicelli, lettuce & herbs, served with peanut sauce (Vegetarian option).
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Ingredients
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Fresh Spring Rolls
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Protein
Boil the shrimp in salted water for about 3-4 minutes until pink and cooked. Drain and cool. Cook the pork loin in the same water for about 10-12 minutes until fully cooked. Let it cool and slice into thin strips.
- 2
Cook the Rice Vermicelli
In a pot of boiling water, cook the rice vermicelli according to package instructions (usually 3-5 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- 3
Prepare the Peanut Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, water, and chili flakes until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 4
Assemble the Spring Rolls
Soak a rice paper wrapper in warm water until soft, about 10-15 seconds. Lay it flat on a clean surface. Place a lettuce leaf, a small handful of rice vermicelli, a few shrimp, slices of pork, mint, and cilantro in the center. Fold the sides over and roll tightly from the bottom to the top. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- 5
Serve
Serve the fresh spring rolls with the peanut sauce on the side for dipping.
