Here’s a recipe that embodies spring. It’s Easy, light, healthy, and delicious. In this application we are using the Honey Ginger White Balsamic Condimento in combination with our Japanese Roasted Sesame Seed Oil for a magnificent flavor explosion.
Vietnamese Fresh Shrimp Spring Roll
1 package clear edible rice paper sheets
1/2 lb U20 shrimp (cooked, peeled, deveined, halved)
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, washed and dried
1 bunch or bag of fresh baby spinach leaves (washed and dried)
1cucumber peeled and cut into very,very thin strips
1 carrot peeled and then shaved in to long, thin strips
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 package vermicelli rice noodles
4 tablespoons good quality soy sauce
4 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon Honey Ginger White Balsamic Condimento2 teaspoons Japanese Roasted Sesame Seed Oil
Dipping Sauce
Hoisin Sauce to taste
chopped roasted peanuts
or spicy Vietnamese fish sauce
Directions:
In a small bowl, toss the shaved carrot and thinly sliced cucumber with two tablespoons of Honey Ginger White Balsamic Condimento and set aside.
Heat 3 quarts of water to a gentle simmer. Remove the pot from heat and immediately stir in two tablespoons of soy sauce, and two tablespoons
of Honey Ginger White Balsamic Condimento. Add the vermicelli rice noodles to the seasoned water and allow to sit for 10 minutes until tender. Drain well and toss with an additional 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil blended with 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon Honey Ginger White Balsamic Condimento and set aside
On one edge, lay a small handful of noodles, two shrimp halves, some cilantro, a few baby spinach leaves, some cucumber strips, a few pieces of shaved carrot, and a sprinkle of green onions, being careful to not over stuff the roll. Carefully start to roll up eggroll style, tucking in the sides, then continue to roll up-but not too tightly or the spring roll will split.Combine a few spoonfulls of hoisin sauce with some chopped peanuts to use as a dipping sauce (or serve with prepared spicy fish sauce dip called Nuoc Mam, available at Asian markets).
Serve immediately- these do not keep and will harden up in the fridge, so it is best to make just as many as you plan to serve (store any extra unassembled fillings in fridge and roll later).
Serves 6