Vietnamese-Style Lettuce Rolls Recipe

Vietnamese-Style Lettuce Rolls Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 2 green onions
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 3 tablespoons water
• 3 ounces rice vermicelli
• 4 to 6 soft green leaf lettuce leaves
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 1/2 medium English cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro or basil leaves

Method

1. Cut the green part off the green onions and cut them lengthwise into thin slices and set aside
2. Mince the white part of the green onions and transfer to a small bowl
3. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, crushed red pepper and water
4. Stir to blend and set aside
5. Soak the vermicelli in medium bowl of hot water until softened, about 1 minute
6. Drain the noodles well and cut them into 3-inch lengths
7. Set aside
8. Place a lettuce leaf on a work surface and arrange a row of noodles in the center of the leaf, followed by a few strips of scallion greens, carrot, cucumber, bell pepper and cilantro
9. Bring the bottom edge of the leaf over the filling and fold in the two short sides
10. Roll up gently but tightly
11. Place the roll seam side down on a serving platter
12. Repeat with remaining ingredients
13. Serve with the dipping sauce

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