These Vietnamese Fish Crystal Spring Rolls are a delicate and refreshing appetizer that showcases the natural sweetness of fresh fish. The dish features tender red snapper or sea bass, lightly poached and paired with crisp dill pickles, carrots, and soft rice vermicelli. Wrapped in soaked rice paper, the rolls offer a satisfying contrast between the chewy wrapper and the crunchy filling. Perfect for summer gatherings, healthy lunches, or as an elegant starter, they are best served fresh with a dipping sauce. Simple to assemble yet impressive in appearance, these rolls bring a light, home-style flavor to any table.
Fish Crystal Spring Rolls (Bi Guon Ca Pt. 1
Description
These Vietnamese Fish Crystal Spring Rolls are a delicate and refreshing appetizer that showcases the natural sweetness of fresh fish. The dish features tender red snapper or sea bass, lightly poached and paired with crisp dill pickles, carrots, and soft rice vermicelli. Wrapped in soaked rice paper, the rolls offer a satisfying contrast between the chewy wrapper and the crunchy filling. Perfect for summer gatherings, healthy lunches, or as an elegant starter, they are best served fresh with a dipping sauce. Simple to assemble yet impressive in appearance, these rolls bring a light, home-style flavor to any table.Ingredients
Directions
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Clean and gut the fish, then season with salt, dry sherry, ginger wine, and cornstarch.
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Poach the seasoned fish in vegetable oil until cooked through and flaky.
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Soak rice vermicelli in warm water until soft, then drain.
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Chop dill pickles and pickled onions, and grate the carrot.
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Flake the cooked fish into bite-sized pieces.
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Dip rice paper wrappers in warm water until pliable.
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Layer the vermicelli, fish, pickles, onions, and carrot on the wrapper.
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Fold the sides over the filling and roll tightly to seal.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 97.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.0g0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.2mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 25.0g9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 25.0g
- Protein 0.0g0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Use firm white fish like sea bass or snapper for the best texture.
Ensure vegetables are well-drained to prevent the rice paper from becoming soggy.
Serve immediately with a sweet chili or hoisin dipping sauce.
If making ahead, wrap tightly in plastic wrap to prevent drying out.
