Name: Thai-style Prawn Rolls
Yield: Makes about 25 small rolls
Cuisine: Thailand
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fish sauce or light soy sauce; 2 tablespoons plus 400 ml (14 fl oz) groundnut (peanut) oil; 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic; 1 teaspoon dried chilli powder or flakes; 2–3 tablespoons plain flour; 2–3 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon sugar; 4 tablespoons water; 4 tablespoons fish sauce; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 packet small rice paper wrappers; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon lime juice; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; 225 g (8 oz) raw prawns; 2 tablespoons finely chopped spring onions; 110 g (4 oz) minced pork

Preparation info

Makes about
25
small rolls

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Ken Hom Cooks Thai

By Ken Hom

Published 2001

About

These delectable crispy rolls are similar in style to Chinese spring rolls. In Thailand, the rolls are traditionally wrapped in dried beancurd sheets. However, I have found that rice papers give the same result and are easier to find.

The minced pork adds a richness to the recipe that goes nicely with the Thai spices. You will find the prawn rolls are a wonderful starter for any meal and are perfect with drinks.