Rice paper prawn rolls

1. Steam the prawns for around 10 minutes, till opaque. Then de-shell, de-vein and slice each prawn into half length wise.

2. Submerge the rice paper in water, wait for 1 minute for the paper to soften.

3. Arrange the fillings, the vegetables and prawns, inside and roll it tight, tucking the sides in along the way.

4. Cut the rolls into bite-size pieces or serve them as they are.

Nuoc Cham sauce

1. Stir sugar into water until completely dissolved.

2. Slowly stir in lemon juice, taste while stirring to ensure the sweetness and the tart flavours are balanced.

3. Stir in fish sauce, taste all the way to achieve your preferred taste.

4. Finally, stir in the minced garlic and chilli pepper.

Chef Lily Hoa Nguyen

From Vietnam, specialising in Vietnamese cuisine in Dubai