Vietnamese Winter Roll Bowls

Vietnamese · Winter · 25 min · Serves 4 · By Lesapor Test Kitchen

These Vietnamese Winter Roll Bowls bring a touch of freshness to the colder months. With crisp vegetables, tender shrimp, and a zesty dressing, this dish combines the no-cook ease of summer rolls with the heartiness needed in winter. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces rice vermicelli noodles
  • 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup cucumber, julienned
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Flaky sea salt, to taste

Method

  1. Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, shrimp, shredded carrots, cucumber, mint leaves, and cilantro leaves.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and toss gently to combine.
  5. Divide the mixture into bowls and top with chopped roasted peanuts. Season with flaky sea salt to taste before serving.