Rice paper rolls with coriander pesto prawns

Rice paper wraps let you see and taste all of the natural goodness within.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 15 mins

Hands-on time: 15 mins

Ingredients

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1 bunch coriandercilantroX, stalks and leaves separated
1 clove garlic
2 teaspoons toasted cashews
1½ teaspoon tamari, separated
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sweet chilli sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
300g cooked, peeled and deveined prawns
handful of fresh mint leaves, optional
1 large carrot, peeled, grated, or cut in thin juliennes
1 Lebanese cucumber, julienned
½ medium red capsicum, thinly sliced
100g mixed lettuce leaves
¼ cup toasted peanuts
12 rice paper rounds(22cm diameter)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Instructions

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1 Place the coriander stalks (and about half of the leaves), garlic, the cashews, 1 teaspoon tamari, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon sweet chilli sauce and olive oil in a food processor and blend to make a paste. Put 1 tablespoon of paste aside, toss the rest with prawns.

2 Arrange coriander leaves, mint leaves, cut vegies, lettuce and peanuts in bowls in the middle of the table along with prawns. Mix the remaining tablespoon of coriander pesto with 1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce, ½ teaspoon tamari, the lime juice and 2 tablespoons water to make a dipping sauce. Allow everyone to ‘roll their own.’ Fill a wide, shallow bowl with lukewarm water. Dip 1 rice paper sheet into the water for 4–5 seconds only. Place on a plate and arrange the lettuce and vegies down the centre.

3 Top with prawns and herbs. Fold up the sides, and roll to enclose the filling. Serve rice paper rolls with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 363 cal

Kilojoules 1524 kJ

Protein 25.0 g

Total fat 12.5 g

Saturated fat 2.0 g

Carbohydrates 34.8 g

Sugar 10.5 g

Dietary fibre 6.1 g

Sodium 685 mg

Calcium 135 mg

Iron 3.3 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.