Behind the Scenes! Shrimp & Avocado Summer Rolls Episode (6/17/15) | Chef Julie Yoon

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories, while cooked chicken is more economical.

peanut sauce

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is a nut-free alternative, while the combo is more budget-friendly.

Prepare a shallow dish with warm water for dipping rice paper wrappers.

Cook shrimp until pink and plump; set aside.

Prepare rice vermicelli according to package instructions; set aside.

Realize that you forgot to add the rice vermicelli while rolling the summer rolls.

Begin rolling the summer rolls with shrimp and vegetables, but without the rice vermicelli.

Comment on the challenges of filming and cooking at the same time.

Taste the summer rolls and provide final remarks on the recipe.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens