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Thai Fresh Rolls with Shrimp and Avocado
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup rice vermicelli noodles
- 8 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cucumber, julienned
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- Lettuce leaves, for serving
- Sweet chili sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove from the water and let cool. Once cooled, slice each shrimp in half lengthwise.
- In the same pot of boiling water, cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- Fill a large bowl with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for a few seconds until it softens. Place the wrapper on a clean, damp kitchen towel.
- Arrange 3 shrimp halves in a row on the bottom third of the wrapper. Top with a small handful of noodles, bean sprouts, cucumber, carrot, avocado slices, mint leaves, cilantro leaves, and chopped peanuts.
- Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll tightly to enclose the filling. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling ingredients.
- Serve the fresh rolls with lettuce leaves and sweet chili sauce for dipping.
- Enjoy these delicious Thai fresh rolls with shrimp and avocado!
The history of Thai Fresh Rolls with Shrimp dates back to the streets of Thailand, where vendors would skillfully wrap fresh ingredients in rice paper. The addition of avocado slices brings a creamy texture and rich flavor to this traditional dish. Renowned chefs in Bangkok, such as Chef Vichit Mukura, have elevated the classic recipe by incorporating avocado, creating a fusion of flavors. Today, the best version of this dish can be found in authentic Thai restaurants in bustling cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai. The key to perfecting this dish lies in the freshness of the ingredients and the delicate balance of flavors. For a unique twist, some chefs also use mango or papaya in place of avocado, adding a tropical sweetness to the rolls.
40 min
4
250 calories
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