Best Soba And Veggie Summer Rolls With Vegan Nuoc Cham Recipes

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SHRIMP SUMMER ROLLS WITH NUOC CHAM



Shrimp Summer Rolls with Nuoc Cham image

Traditional nuoc cham, a Vietnamese dipping sauce, is much sweeter than the version here, which amps up the lime juice for a tangy twist. If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add an extra tablespoon of sugar.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 8 summer rolls

Number Of Ingredients 15

One 8.8-ounce package rice vermicelli (see Cook's Note)
12 large peeled and deveined shrimp (about 8 ounces)
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons fish sauce (see Cook's Note)
1 large clove garlic, finely grated
1 red Thai bird chile or 1/4 red jalapeno, finely chopped
Eight 8 1/2-inch round rice paper wrappers
2 scallions, cut into 1 1/2-inch matchsticks
1 medium carrot, cut into 1 1/2-inch matchsticks
1/3 English cucumber, cut into 1 1/2-inch matchsticks
1/2 cup mint leaves
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 cup Thai basil leaves or sweet basil leaves
1/4 cup roasted salted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare the rice vermicelli according to the package directions. Drain well and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and cold water. Boil the shrimp until bright pink, opaque and just cooked, about 1 1/2 minutes. Drain and transfer to the ice bath. Once cool, slice each shrimp in half lengthwise, pat dry and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Make the nuoc cham by whisking together the lime juice, 1/4 cup water, sugar, fish sauce, garlic and chile in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • To assemble the summer rolls, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Fill a large skillet with cold water.
  • Working one a time, soak a rice paper wrapper in the skillet until just pliable, 5 to 7 seconds. Transfer the wrapper to a clean cutting board. Line up 3 shrimp halves, pink-side down, in the bottom third of the wrapper. Layer with some scallions, carrots, cucumbers, mint, cilantro and basil. Top with a scant 1/4 cup vermicelli and sprinkle with about 1 teaspoon of the peanuts. Fold in the sides of the wrapper, then roll it up like a burrito. Place it on the prepared baking sheet seam-side down. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling ingredients, making sure the rolls are not touching on the baking sheet.
  • Cover the finished summer rolls with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. Store any remaining vermicelli in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Serve the summer rolls with the nuoc cham on the side for dipping.

SOBA AND VEGGIE SUMMER ROLLS WITH VEGAN NUOC CHAM



Soba and Veggie Summer Rolls with Vegan Nuoc Cham image

Soba is made with buckwheat (and sometimes wheat flour). These noodles are quick cooking, with a complex and nutty flavor. They pair perfectly with crunchy vegetables all wrapped inside chewy rice paper wrappers. Dip the summer rolls in a vegan version of nuoc cham for a completely plant-based appetizer.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 8 summer rolls

Number Of Ingredients 12

3.5 ounces dry soba
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon vegan sambal oelek
1 tablespoon vegan sugar
2 cloves garlic, very finely minced
Eight 10-inch rice paper wrappers
1 cup baby spinach
1 cup finely shredded purple cabbage
1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 English cucumber, seeded and cut into matchsticks

Steps:

  • Cook the soba: Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Cook the soba according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold running water until cooled. Drain and set aside until needed.
  • Make the nuoc cham: Whisk the soy sauce with the lime juice, water, sambal oelek, sugar, and garlic in a small bowl until combined. Set aside until needed.
  • Wrap the summer rolls: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and fill a large skillet with cold water.
  • Working with 1 rice paper wrapper at a time, soak in the skillet until just pliable, 5 to 7 seconds. Transfer the wrapper to a clean cutting board.
  • Layer some of each of the spinach, cabbage, bell pepper, and cucumber in the bottom third of the wrapper. Top with a small bundle of the soba. Fold in the sides of the wrapper, then roll it up like a burrito. Place it on the prepared baking sheet seam-side down.
  • Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling ingredients, spacing the rolls apart on the baking sheet.
  • Serve with the vegan nuoc cham.

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