Get ready to transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Thailand with this mouthwatering Thai Shrimp Wrap! Imagine delicate, perfectly cooked shrimp nestled in soft rice paper, accompanied by crisp julienned vegetables, fragrant herbs, and sticky rice that promises a texture so divine, you'll be dreaming about it for days. This isn't just a recipe - it's a culinary adventure that brings the exotic flavors of Southeast Asia right to your kitchen in just 25 minutes!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Thai
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup sticky rice, cooked
- 4 rice paper wrappers
- 1/4 cup peanut sauce
- Fresh vegetables (carrots, cucumber), julienned
- Fresh herbs (mint, cilantro), for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the sticky rice according to package instructions. Typically, rinse the rice thoroughly and cook in a rice cooker or on the stovetop with a 1:1 water ratio. Once cooked, let it rest for 5-10 minutes and fluff with a fork.
- Clean and prepare the shrimp by peeling and deveining. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure proper seasoning and cooking.
- Season the shrimp with a light sprinkle of salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a small amount of oil.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Julienne the fresh vegetables: cut carrots and cucumber into thin, matchstick-sized strips. Wash and roughly chop the fresh herbs.
- Prepare a large, shallow dish with warm water for softening the rice paper wrappers.
- Dip each rice paper wrapper into the warm water for about 10-15 seconds until it becomes pliable but not too soft.
- Lay the softened rice paper on a clean, damp kitchen towel. Spread a thin layer of sticky rice in the center of the wrapper.
- Arrange cooked shrimp, julienned vegetables, and fresh herbs on top of the rice.
- Carefully fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll tightly to create a neat wrap.
- Repeat the process for the remaining wrappers and ingredients.
- Warm the peanut sauce slightly and serve alongside the wraps for dipping.
- Garnish with additional fresh herbs and serve immediately while the wraps are fresh and the rice is warm.
Tips
- Rice Paper Perfection: Dip the rice paper in warm water for just 10-15 seconds. Too long, and it becomes mushy; too short, and it won't be pliable.
- Shrimp Success: Pat your shrimp completely dry before cooking to ensure a beautiful, quick sear and prevent steaming.
- Prep Like a Pro: Have all ingredients chopped and ready before you start assembling. This makes the wrapping process smooth and enjoyable.
- Keep It Cool: Serve immediately after wrapping to maintain the perfect texture of the rice paper and warmth of the filling.
- Sauce Hack: Warm the peanut sauce slightly to enhance its flavor and make it more dippable.
- Herb Freshness: Add herbs just before serving to maintain their bright flavor and crisp texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 150mg
