Steamed Prawn Rice Paper Rolls

These steamed prawn rice paper rolls are a quick and easy take on the dim sum favourite cheung fun, ready in just 15 minutes. Make these for a quick and delicious lunch or as a side with other dishes.

Course Light Lunch, Snack

Cuisine American, Asian-Style, Australian, Chinese Inspired

Dietary & Allergen Dairy Free, Nut Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings serving

Calories 228kcal

Author Sally

Equipment

bamboo steamer

Ingredients

9 raw prawns peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon sesame oil
pinch of salt
pinch of white pepper
3 sheets rice paper
sesame oil extra for brushing
spring onions sliced, to serve

Dipping sauce

1½ tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon oyster sauce

Instructions

Toss the prawns with sesame oil, salt, and white pepper until evenly coated.
Fill a shallow bowl with cold tap water (not hot). Dip one sheet of rice paper at a time into the water for 5 seconds, just until it is fully wet but still firm. Lay it flat on a clean surface.
Place three prawns along the centre of the sheet of rice paper. Once soft, fold in the sides and roll up tightly. Repeat with the remaining rice paper sheets and prawns.
Lightly brush each roll with sesame oil and arrange on a heatproof plate.
Set up your bamboo steamer over a wok or saucepan of simmering water. Place the plate inside, cover with the lid, and steam for 4–5 minutes, until the prawns are cooked through and pink.
While the rolls are steaming, mix together the soy sauce, sugar, and oyster sauce in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves.
Pour the dipping sauce over the steamed rolls and scatter over the spring onions. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Yield: Scale up the number of prawns and rice paper based on how many rolls you want. 3 makes a light lunch, side or snack while you may want to double the quantity for a more substantial meal.

Dipping Sauce: This will make enough dipping sauce for 6 rolls (2 serves).

Gluten Free Option: Replace the soy sauce and oyster sauce in the dipping sauce for gluten free alternatives.

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