Arrange the rice paper rolls on a platter and serve with the hoisin dipping sauce. Enjoy your char-grilled lemongrass chicken rice paper rolls with the delicious homemade hoisin sauce!
Soft Rice Paper Rolls with Lemongrass Chicken, Rice Noodle and Perilla Leaves with Hoisin Sauce
Ingredients:
Lemongrass Chicken
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 stalks lemongrass (white part only, finely chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground turmeric (optional)
Rice Paper Rolls
12 rice paper wrappers
1 cup cooked vermicelli noodles
1 large carrot (julienned)
1 cucumber (julienned)
1 cup fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, basil)
1/2 cup lettuce leaves (shredded)
Hoisin Dipping Sauce
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 clove garlic (minced)
2-3 tablespoons warm water (to thin the sauce if needed)
Method:
Preparing the Lemongrass Chicken
Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix lemongrass, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, vegetable oil, brown sugar, black pepper, and turmeric. Add the chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
Grill the Chicken: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and slightly charred. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice thinly.
Preparing the Rice Paper Rolls
Prepare the Wrappers: Fill a large bowl with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for about 5 seconds to soften. Lay it flat on a clean, damp kitchen towel or cutting board.
Fill the Roll: Place a small amount of vermicelli noodles, carrot, cucumber, herbs, and lettuce in the centre of the wrapper. Top with a few slices of grilled chicken.
Roll it Up: Fold the sides of the rice paper wrapper inward, then roll tightly from the bottom to the top, like a burrito. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Making the Hoisin Dipping Sauce
Mix Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine hoisin sauce, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and minced garlic. Mix well.
Adjust Consistency: Add warm water a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Serving:
Arrange the rice paper rolls on a platter and serve with the hoisin dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy your char-grilled lemongrass chicken rice paper rolls with the delicious homemade hoisin sauce!
