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With just a few basic ingredients and less than 10 minutes of preparation time, you can create a delicious mixed rice paper snack to enjoy over the weekend!
1. Prepare Your Ingredients
To make mixed rice paper for 4 servings, gather the following ingredients:
- 100g pack of rice paper sheets
- 1 green mango (opt for slightly sour ones)
- 50g of dried beef jerky
- 10 boiled quail eggs
- Shallots
- Dried shrimp (or dried prawns depending on the region)
- Spring onions
- Sesame oil
- Chili sauce
- Sesame oil (also known as sesame seed oil)
- 50g of roasted peanuts
- A bunch of Vietnamese coriander (rau răm)
- 1 lime
- Shrimp salt
Prepare all these ingredients
2. Method:
Step 1: Peel and julienne the green mango, wash and finely chop the Vietnamese coriander and spring onions, then combine them in a bowl
Step 2: Peel the shallots, crush them, sauté until fragrant, then drain on paper towels, set aside
To avoid tearing up or having the pungent smell of shallots, you can buy pre-sautéed shallots in packets at the supermarket or many convenience stores
Step 3: Cut the rice paper into strips and place in another large bowl, then add the julienned mango, a serving of dried beef jerky, a tablespoon of sesame oil, a tablespoon of chili paste, a tablespoon of cooking oil, juice from ½ lime, ½ tablespoon of shrimp salt, then mix well by hand to let the rice paper soak up the seasoning
Note: Ensure you select the correct rice paper when purchasing. If unable to find rice paper, you can substitute with rice wrappers, although they tend to soften faster than rice paper.
Step 4: Add in ½ cup of dried shrimp, quail eggs, scallions, cilantro, dried shallots, and roasted peanuts, then mix thoroughly once again by hand.
Step 5: Plate up and enjoy the results!
Savor the fruits of your labor.
This mixed rice paper dish offers a perfect balance of sour, spicy, fragrant, and sweet flavors, making it an ideal snack for everyone in the family!
Adding a few insights about this intriguing snack
As one of the popular street snacks loved by the young generation in Saigon, it boasts a chewy texture and aromatic blend of fresh herbs, dried shrimp, and chili sauce, perfect for leisurely evening strolls along Nguyen Hue pedestrian street or casual chats over sidewalk café drinks.
The classic mixed rice paper originates from the Trang Bang area in Tay Ninh province. Initially a humble dish created to utilize leftover rice paper scraps mixed with oil, fried shallots, chili salt, and shrimp powder for family consumption, it quickly gained popularity and became renowned in many places.
Originating from Trang Bang, Tay Ninh, the classic mixed rice paper salad is a delight for the taste buds.
Today, mixed rice paper salad can be tailored to individual preferences, with options ranging from tangy with lime or kumquat to spicy with chili and satay sauce. For more variety, add beef, rice paper, or even dried squid. Best enjoyed fresh off the making as it tends to lose its crispness over time.
Carrying the distinctive flavors of the South, this delicacy has gracefully traversed generations. A visit to Saigon is incomplete without indulging in a serving of mixed rice paper salad. Even miles away, the memory of its rich, spicy, and unforgettable taste lingers. In those moments, step into the kitchen and recreate this familiar flavor in just a few minutes!
Wishing you all success!
