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Add the pork and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. In the last 2 minutes of cooking the pork, add the shrimp. Once cooked, transfer both to an ice bath to cool. Slice the pork into very thin pieces and peel the shrimp, then slice them in half lengthwise.","group":"Preparation","title":"Bring a pot of water","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Cook the rice vermicelli in boiling water for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse thoroughly with cold water to prevent sticking.","group":"Preparation","title":"Cook the rice vermicelli","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Prepare the peanut sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, peanut butter, minced garlic, lime juice, and 2-3 tablespoons of warm water until smooth and creamy.","group":"Sauce","title":"Prepare the peanut sauce","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"To assemble, dip one sheet of rice paper into a bowl of warm water for 2-3 seconds until just softened. Lay it flat on a clean surface.","group":"Assembly","title":"To assemble, dip one sheet of rice paper","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"On the bottom third of the rice paper, layer a piece of lettuce, a small handful of vermicelli, cucumber strips, mint, and cilantro. About halfway up, place 3 shrimp halves (orange side down) and a few slices of pork in a row.","group":"Assembly","title":"On the bottom third of the rice paper, layer a piece of lettuce","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Fold the bottom of the rice paper over the filling, then fold in the sides. Roll up tightly. Just before finishing the roll, place a stalk of garlic chive so it sticks out of the end, then finish rolling to seal. Repeat with remaining ingredients.","group":"Assembly","title":"Fold the bottom of the rice paper","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"Work with one rice paper sheet at a time to prevent them from drying out. A damp kitchen towel can be placed over finished rolls to keep them fresh while you assemble the rest. Ensure the shrimp and pork are cooled before rolling.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["boil","noCook"],"equipment":["Large bowl","Pot","Whisk","Cutting board"],"diet":["high_protein","low_fat","dairy_free"],"allergens":["shellfish","peanuts","soy","wheat"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":12,"unit":"rolls","note":"Makes approximately 12 medium-sized spring rolls"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Noodles, pork, and shrimp can be prepared 24 hours in advance and stored in the fridge. The sauce can also be made ahead. Assemble the rolls as close to serving as possible."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Wrap individual rolls in plastic wrap to prevent sticking and drying. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.","reheatingNotes":"These rolls are meant to be served cold or at room temperature. Do not reheat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fgoi_cuon_365139fd8e%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d74d2804-6152-4392-9693-2189c09e3acf","imageAlt":"Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["vietnamese","spring rolls","fresh","healthy","shrimp","peanut sauce","appetizer","low calorie"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T20:59:55.786Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T20:59:55.786Z","related":[{"id":"banh_trang_tron_d4f3bf1d89","slug":"banh-trang-tron-vietnamese-mixed-rice-paper","title":"Bánh Tráng Trộn (Vietnamese Mixed Rice Paper)","description":"A popular and addictive Vietnamese street food snack featuring chewy rice paper strips tossed with savory jerky, tart green mango, aromatic Vietnamese coriander, and a spicy, tangy dressing.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbanh_trang_tron_d4f3bf1d89%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=294e130b-c295-4b32-89de-a9db875c890f","imageAlt":"Bánh Tráng Trộn (Vietnamese Mixed Rice Paper) — recipe cover","tags":["street food","spicy","tangy","chewy","vietnamese snack"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":12,"stepCount":6},{"id":"pisang_goreng_e3ba3288a8","slug":"pisang-goreng-southeast-asian-fried-bananas","title":"Pisang Goreng (Southeast Asian Fried Bananas)","description":"A popular Southeast Asian snack featuring ripe bananas dipped in a light, crunchy batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. 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