Vietnamese Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

Name: Vietnamese Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 300 g peeled cooked shrimp; 75 g dried vermicelli noodles; 12 leaves lettuce leaves; 2 carrots; 1/2 daikon radish; 2 cup bean sprouts; 2 cucumbers; 2 cup mint leaves; 2 cup cilantro sprigs; 1 clove garlic; 3 bird's eye chili; 1 1/2 cup boiling water; 3/4 cup Rice wine vinegar; 2 tbsp natural peanut butter; 2 tbsp hoisin; 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice; 1/3 cup light coconut milk; 1 tsp sambal oelek; 1 tsp dark soy sauce; 1 tsp white sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts

These fresh Vietnamese lettuce wraps are packed with shrimp, vermicelli noodles, crisp vegetables, herbs, and a creamy peanut dipping sauce. Quick-pickled carrot and daikon add brightness and crunch, making this platter-style dish perfect for a light dinner or casual entertaining.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time20 Mins

Cook Time120 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

peeled cooked shrimp
300 g
dried vermicelli noodles
75 g
lettuce leaves
12 leaves
carrots
2
daikon radish
0.5
bean sprouts
2 cup
cucumbers
2
mint leaves
2 cup
cilantro sprigs
2 cup
garlic
1 clove
bird's eye chili
3
boiling water
0.5 cup
Rice wine vinegar
0.8 cup
natural peanut butter
2 tbsp
hoisin
2 tbsp
lime juice
0.5 tbsp
light coconut milk
0.3 cup
sambal oelek
1 tsp
dark soy sauce
1 tsp
white sugar
1 tsp
salt
0.5 tsp
roasted peanuts
0.3 cup

Step-by-Step Instructions

Make the quick pickles first. In a heatproof bowl, stir the boiling water with the sugar and salt until dissolved. Add the rice wine vinegar, then add the carrots and daikon. Press the vegetables down so they are mostly submerged and let them pickle for about 2 hours. Drain before serving.

Prepare the peanut sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, hoisin, lime juice, coconut milk, minced garlic, sambal oelek, and dark soy sauce until smooth. Let the sauce sit while you prepare the remaining ingredients so the flavors can develop.

Prepare the shrimp. Slice each cooked shrimp in half lengthwise and remove the vein if needed. Set aside.

Soak the vermicelli noodles in boiling water according to the package directions until tender. Rinse under cold water to stop the cooking and prevent sticking, then drain very well.