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Shrimp and Coconut Rolls

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Shrimp and Coconut Rolls

Shrimp and Coconut Rolls

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Equipment

  • Electric Rolling Pin - Essential for rolling out dough thinly and evenly, which is crucial for the texture of coconut rolls.

  • Sharp Knife Set - A versatile set including a chef's knife and paring knife for cutting vegetables, herbs, or preparing ingreditations in the recipe.

  • Cooling Rack - For letting dough and prepared items cool down efficiently after cooking or handling, ensuring they don't become soggy.

  • Silicone Baking Mat - Can be helpful if any part of the recipe requires baking at low temperatures for a shorter time to achieve the right texture without sticking.

  • Sushi Mat or Bamboo Rolling Mat - Essential for rolling shrimp and coconut mixture into rolls without tearing the wrapper or filling.

  • Rice Paddles (for serving) - Handy for serving the rolls neatly alongside your dish.

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces peeled cooked shrimp, cut into 1/4- to 1/3-inch pieces

  • 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced iceberg lettuce (about 1/4 large head)

  • 1 1/4 cups finely grated peeled fresh coconut

  • 1/2 unpeeled English hothouse cucumber, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (1 cup)

  • 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup fresh lime juice

  • 6 teaspoons fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam),* divided

  • 4 1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided

  • 3 teaspoons minced seeded red or green serrano chiles, divided

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves

  • 15 8- to 9-inch-diameter rice paper rounds (spring roll wrappers)**

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Combine shrimp, lettuce, coconut, cucumber, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 4 teaspoons fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 2 teaspoons chiles, green onion, and mint in large bowl.
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Instruction 2

Moisten kitchen towel. Squeeze out excess moisture and lay towel flat on work surface. Fill large bowl with warm water. Submerge 1 wrapper in water until beginning to soften, about 20 seconds. Place on damp towel. Place 1/4 cup shrimp mixture in 3-inch long strip down center of wrapper. Fold in sides of wrapper over filling, then roll up tightly, enclosing filling. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with damp paper towels, and refrigerate. Let rolls stand at room temperature 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
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Instruction 3

Mix 1/2 cup lime juice, 2 teaspoons fish sauce, 4 teaspoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon chiles in small bowl. Serve rolls with dipping sauce.
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Instruction 4

* Available in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets, at some specialty foods stores, and at Asian markets.
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Instruction 5

** Thin Thai or Vietnamese wrappers (known as banh trang) made from rice flour; available at Asian markets.
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