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Goi Cuon (Vietnamese Cold Spring Rolls)
"My friend, Lan, who is Vietnamese, showed me how to make these delicious and healthy spring rolls. These are served cold and are NOT fried. They do require some skill to roll - unless you've made these before, you may want to have extra rice papers on hand in case you tear some! It is crucial to use only fresh herbs etc. in this dish, however you can use any cooked meat or fish combo that you prefer. Vegetarians may omit meat altogether. The prep time given is how long it should take - but first timers may find it takes longer to roll."
photo by Ashley Cuoco
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Yields:
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24 rolls, aprox
ingredients
- 1 package clear edible rice paper sheet
- 1⁄2 lb cooked chicken
- 1⁄2 lb cooked small shrimp (, peeled, deveined, halved)
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 bunch fresh mint leaves
- 1 head leafy lettuce, washed and separated into leaves
- 1 cucumber, peeled and cut into very,very thin strips
- 1 cup fresh bean sprout, optional
- 1 package vermicelli rice noodles, prepared according to package directions
- hoisin sauce, to taste
- chopped peanuts
- nuoc nam, vietnamese spicy fish sauce
directions
- Have all meats precooked and cold and the rice noodles prepared already (the noodles should be white, long and at room temp).
- Make sure all veggies and herbs are cleaned, dried, and set out before you start.
- Dip a sheet of rice paper wrapper into water very quickly, no longer than a second or two (or they will get too soggy) and lay flat on a work surface.
- On one edge, lay a small handful of noodles, a few strips of meat, some shrimp, some cilantro and mint leaves, a lettuce leaf, some cucumber strips and bean sprouts, all to taste but don't overstuff.
- 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.
- These rolls will be thicker than the typical Chinese-style fried eggrolls.
- 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).
- Note: Please be sure to get the correct spring roll rice papers- these are not the same as wonton/eggroll wrappers, which must be cooked.
- Look for edible rice paper wrappers, rice noodle vermicelli, and hoisin sauce in Asian markets.
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Reviews
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A few tips- I haven't made this particular spring roll recipe, but have made others- The rice paper is easier to manage if you have a slightly wet paper towel on your work surface. This helps keep it from sticking and/or tearing- If you need to prep these ahead of time or have left overs, you can store them in the fridge in an air tight container. Mine didn't get hard, but I also soaked the rice paper for 40 seconds each and they were not too soggy.The trick for storing them is not to let them touch, because they will stick together- Also wet enough paper towel (squeeze out excess water) to line the container beneath the rolls, and lay some across the tops. I had made a few too many but they were still just as good two days later and hubby even took some to work for lunch. I hope someone finds this helpful! -
What can I say, but fabulous? This is one of my favorite things to order in Asian restaurants, but the homemade version gave me such satisfaction! hehe! The dipping sauces are essential in my opinion...but this recipe is a definate keeper! Thanks HeatherFeather! -
Spring rolls with fish sauce, are very easy to make, and they are one of my favorite Vietnamese foods. My friend Lien showed me how to make these. -
Great recipe. I added some shredded carrot, but everything else was the same. I used both dips and enjoyed both. I did put a damp paper towel down on the counter so they didn't stick, but they rolled up very easily. The key is to make sure everything in thin cut and small so it rolls easier. Perfect recipe, light healthy and easy, Thx, I will absolutely be making these again. -
I have always loved spring rolls whenever I go to vietnamese restaurants....This recipe taste exactly like what they serve in the restaurants! Plus they are low fat and easy to make (once you maste the folding process).
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Tweaks
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The hoisin sauce can be heated up in a small saucepan along with some water, a little bit of tapioca starch mixed in a little bit of water for a thicker sauce, and a little bit of brown sugar. Otherwise, the hoisin sauce will be a little bit overwhelming. To eat with pork instead of chicken, you just boil the pork and slice up the pork in strips.
