Goi Cuon (Vietnamese Spring Roll with Pork and Prawns)

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This classic snack is known by many names, spring roll, salad roll, fresh roll, Vietnamese roll. Whatever you want to call it, it's delicious, healthy, and one of my favorite things to eat. Serve with nuoc cham (Vietnamese dipping sauce) or hoisin dipping sauce.

Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ pound pork tenderloin, cut into thin strips

  • ½ pound prawns, peeled and deveined

  • ¼ pound rice vermicelli noodles

  • 1 (12 ounce) package rice wrappers (such as Blue Dragon®)

  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves picked from stems

  • 5 spring onions, cut in half

  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, or more to taste

  • ¼ head romaine lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces

Directions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir pork in the hot skillet until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.

  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil; add prawns and cook until meat is pink. Drain water and slice prawns in half lengthwise.

  3. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in vermicelli and return to a boil. Cook until vermicelli is tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain.

  4. Fill a large shallow bowl with warm water.

  5. Dip a rice wrapper into the warm water until softened, 3 to 5 seconds. Place rice wrapper on a work surface. Let the rice paper soften for about 30 seconds. Arrange pork, a prawn half, vermicelli noodles, cilantro, spring onions, mint leaves, and romaine lettuce on the bottom third of the wrapper; roll it up halfway, tuck in the sides, and finish rolling the rest of the way. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

Cook's Note:

For tasty results, marinate the pork first in a combination of fish sauce, sugar, garlic, and shallots for between 4 and 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

328 Calories
2g Fat
57g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 328
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 88mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 20g 39%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 309mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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