Ingredients:
- 8 oz (225g) raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and roughly chopped
- 1 tsp (5ml) sesame oil
- ½ tsp (2.5g) salt
- ¼ tsp (1.2g) white pepper
- 1 tsp (5g) cornstarch
- 6-8 sheets (approx. 150g) circular rice paper wrappers
- 1 tbsp (15ml) neutral oil
- 3 tbsp (45ml) light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp (30g) sugar
- ½ cup (120ml) water
- 1 tsp (5g) cornstarch
- 1 tsp (5ml) sesame oil
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, sesame oil, salt, white pepper, and cornstarch. Mix vigorously in one direction for 30 seconds until the shrimp develops a slightly tacky texture.
- Dip one sheet of rice paper into warm water for 5-10 seconds until pliable but not overly soft. Lay it flat on a clean surface, place a spoonful of the shrimp mixture at one end, and roll it tightly, tucking in the sides to create a secure cylinder.
- Lightly grease a bamboo or electric steamer tray with neutral oil. Arrange the rolls in a single layer with small gaps between them and steam over boiling water for 6-8 minutes until the shrimp are pink and the rice paper is translucent.
- While rolls steam, combine soy sauce, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Once simmering, whisk in the cornstarch slurry and stir constantly until thickened into a glaze. Stir in the sesame oil and remove from heat.