Name: Fresh rice paper rolls with prawns and dipping sauce
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 500 gram cooked medium prawns; 1 cup (80g) finely shredded wombok; 1/2 cup (120g) coarsely grated carrot; 2 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh coriander; 12 x 16cm-round rice paper wrappers; 1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar; 1/4 cup (60ml) white vinegar; 1/4 cup (60ml) water; 2 teaspoon fish sauce; 2 fresh small red thai chillies, sliced thinly; 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh coriander

Fresh rice paper rolls with prawns and dipping sauce

These traditional Vietnamese rice paper rolls (gỏi cuốn) are a fresh and healthy option to share with family and friends. Served alongside the classic dipping sauce, they'll be gone in no time.

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Makes 12 Item

Cook

35M

Ingredients

500 gram cooked medium prawns

1 cup (80g) finely shredded wombok

1/2 cup (120g) coarsely grated carrot

2 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh mint

2 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh coriander

12 x 16cm-round rice paper wrappers

1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar

1/4 cup (60ml) white vinegar

1/4 cup (60ml) water

2 teaspoon fish sauce

2 fresh small red thai chillies, sliced thinly

1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh coriander

Method

1.Shell and devein prawns. Combine wombok, carrot, mint and coriander in large bowl.

2.Cover a board with a damp tea towel. Place one sheet of rice paper in medium bowl of warm water until softened; place on tea towel. Place a tablespoon of the mixture in centre of rice paper; top with two prawns. Fold in ends, then roll wrapper to enclose filling.

3.Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cover rolls with a damp paper towel to prevent them from drying out.

4.For dipping sauce, place sugar, vinegar and the water in small saucepan; stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Stir in sauce and chilli; cool. Stir in coriander.

5.Serve rolls with dipping sauce.

The rolls can be made up to four hours ahead. Keep fresh by covering with damp absorbent paper towel. Buy pre-prepared prawns to save on preparation time.
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