Prawn and vermicelli lettuce rolls. Picture / Babiche Martens.
Prawn and vermicelli lettuce rolls. Picture / Babiche Martens.
PRAWN AND VERMICELLI LETTUCE ROLLS Makes 8
• 100g vermicelli • 200g cooked prawns, cut into thirds • 1 red chilli, chopped up small • ½ cup chopped coriander • ¼ telegraph cucumber, diced small • 1 spring onion, chopped • 1 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce • 1 Tbsp kecap manis • ½ tsp salt • 1 cup beansprouts, optional • 8 iceberg lettuce leaves
Dipping sauce • Juice of 1 lime • 2 tsp fish sauce • 1 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce • 1 Tbsp brown sugar • 2 Tbsp chopped coriander
1. Soak the vermicelli as per packet instructions, drain and cool.
2. Into a bowl combine the prawns, chilli, coriander, cucumber, spring onion, sweet chilli, kecap manis, salt and bean sprouts if using. Combine to mix well.
