Shrimp Fresh Rolls

Next time you’re skimming the menu deciding on a starter, or if you are walking through Chinatown famished for a snack, this is a tasty guilt free option. Strands of vermicelli are bundled in with herbs, lettuce and shrimp. Before you take a bite you must introduce your roll to the sauce.

Peanuts, chilli and shredded carrots top this sauce

Squeeze in some lime and then dip it into the sweet hoisin sauce topped with peanuts, carrots, and chilli. The result in your mouth is an amalgamation of sweet, salty, crunchy and basil freshness that will make you happy. Because the flavour of the roll itself is quite simple involving rice noodle, shrimp, lettuce and basil wrapped in rice paper, it acts like a compacted salad ready for a dipable dressing.

There are variations on the combination of ingredients that can be wrapped inside, such as Vietnamese cold cuts and sausages. Fish sauce is also an option for dipping.

a mouthful of mango

Crunchy peanuts top this sweet, sour and salty salad. Aside from the most obvious ingredient, the complimentary flavours add a mouthful of texture and variety to the dish. Basil and lime bring brightness, while red peppers draw out the sweetness of a shallot’s pleasant sting. All this embraced by a light fish sauce to round out the varied flavours.

Mango Salad