Vietnamese Rolls - Fresh Spring Rolls Recipe Video

Summary

Preparation Time45 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In1 Hr 5 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings20
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Rice paper sheets20
 Extra firm tofu8 Ounce, slice into 1/2 inch
 Peanut oil1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Vegetable oil4 Teaspoon
 Jumbo shrimp8 Large, poached
 Eggs3
 Boneless skinless chicken breast1 , butterflied
 Mixed greens2 Cup (32 tbs) (green lettuce for your taste such as arugula and spinach)
 Banana1 , cut into thin strips
 Red bell pepper1⁄2 , cut into thin strips
 Pickling cucumber1 , cut into thin strips
 Bean sprouts1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Pineapple10 Ounce, chopped finely
 Cilantro1 Tablespoon, chopped finely
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste
For the sweet and spicy sauce
 Palm sugar1 Tablespoon
 Pineapple juice1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Lemon1⁄2 Juiced
 Thai chili peppers1 Tablespoon, chopped finely
 Fish sauce1 Tablespoon
For the peanut butter sauce
 Peanut butter3 Tablespoon
 Honey3 Tablespoon
 Soy sauce1 1⁄2 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 192 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9 g14.1%

Saturated Fat 1.6 g8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 68.5 mg22.8%

Sodium 171.4 mg7.1%

Total Carbohydrates 19 g6.2%

Dietary Fiber 0.9 g3.6%

Sugars 6.4 g

Protein 10 g19.7%

Vitamin A 13.1% Vitamin C 26.7%

Calcium 5.5% Iron 3.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In a large skillet heat peanut oil.
2. Sprinkle salt on sliced tofu; place in the pan and fry 6 to 7 minutes each side. Transfer to paper towel, cool; cut into thin strips. Set aside.
3. Prepare and poach the shrimp and set aside.
4. Beat eggs with salt, black pepper and 1 tablespoon of water.
5. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat heat 1 teaspoon oil; wipe excess oil with paper towel.
6. Pour egg mixture; swirl to coat egg thinly and evenly. When the omelet begins to set, flip over to cook other side. Remove from pan, cool; cut into thin strips and set aside.
7. In a pan over medium high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil.
8. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and pepper evenly over chicken.
9. Place chicken in the pan and cook 6 minutes on each side or until cooked. Remove from pan, let it rest 10 minutes then cut into thin strips and set aside.
10. For the Vietnamese sweet and sour sauce: In a bowl, add palm sugar, pineapple juice, lemon juice, chopped chilies and fish sauce. Mix well.
11. For the Peanut Sauce: In a bowl, add the peanut butter, honey and soy sauce. Mix well to combine.
12. Arrange tofu, shrimp, egg omelet, chicken, greens, banana, bell pepper, cucumber, bean sprouts, pineapple, and cilantro in a platter alongside all the bowls containing the different sauces.
13. Fill a wide bowl with hot water and place it on table, and place rice papers beside bowl.
14. To make rolls, take a rice paper, dip in water for a few seconds.
15. Lay soften rice paper on plate and spread prepared vegetables and proteins as desired; drizzle your favorite sauce, herbs.
16. Roll up the bottom edge to secure the filling, turn and tuck in the sides and continue to roll up tight and gently. Follow the video.

SERVING
17. Serve right away.
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