Ingredients
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2
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1/2
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1 1/2
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2
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1/4
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1/4
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1/2
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1/4
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1/4
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1
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1
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2
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-
1
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3
Directions
Vietnamese Shrimp Lettuce Wraps, Fresh and lively seasonings and herbs make this the best lettuce wraps I’ve ever tasted Idea from Nina Simonds’ Asian Wraps Book ISBN: 0-688-16300-9, I originally gave these four stars, but I’ve made them three times now, and they’re DEFINITELY worth five These were absolutely delicious I’ve tried them with lemongrass paste from a jar and fresh, and they’re great either way The sauce was delicious, at first I thought I liked it better with less sugar, but I’ve since tried it exactly as the recipe says and it’s perfect My boyfriend isn’t too keen on shrimps so I made him a pork mixture instead, by sauteing pork mince, basil, and sambal olek in oil He preferred that, but I liked the shrimp much better This is my new favourite recipe, and one of the best meals I’ve ever cooked Thanks a lot!, Fresh and lively seasonings and herbs make this the best lettuce wraps I’ve ever tasted Idea from Nina Simonds’ Asian Wraps Book ISBN: 0-688-16300-9
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Steps
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In a Large Pot, Heat the Water Until Boiling. Add the Softened Rice Stick Noodles and Swirl in the Hot Water, Then Cook Until Just Tender, 10-15 Seconds. Drain Thoroughly in a Colander and Rinse Under Cold Water. Clip the Noodles Into 3 Inch Lengths and Place Into a Medium Serving Container. |
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2
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Chop the Fresh Herbs and Peanuts as Above and Place Each in an Individual Serving Container (small Bowl or Ramekin). |
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Peel and De-Vein the Shrimp, Remove the Tails. If Shrimp Are Large, Cut in to Thirds. Season Shrimp in a Mixing Bowl With Lemongrass Paste (you Can Use Finely Chopped Fresh Lemongrass If Available), Salt and Fresh Cracked Black Pepper. Mix Thoroughly and Saute in a Large Pan With Peanut Oil Until Shrimp Are Just Cooked. Do not Overcook. Remove from Heat and Place in a Serving Container. |
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to Make the Dipping Sauce: in a Small Mixing Bowl, Soak the Crushed Red Pepper in Lime Juice For Several Minutes Add the Garlic, Sugar, and Fish Sauce and Stir to Dissolve the Sugar. Transfer to a Serving Container and Add the Grated Carrots and Serve at Room Temperature Refrigerated, the Sauce Will Keep in a Tightly Covered Container For Up to 5 Days. |
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to Serve: Arrange Lettuce on a Large Platter Surrounded by the Containers of Chopped Herbs, Etc. and Dipping Sauce. to Make a Wrap, Take a Lettuce Leaf in Hand, Place a Small Bundle of Rice Stick Noodles on the Leaf, Scoop a Large Tablespoon of Shrimp on to Lettuce Leaf, Then Add Any Herbs That You Like. Add a Teaspoon of Dipping Sauce Onto the Mixture on the Leaf and Then Roll and Eat. Delicious! |
