Khmer Bahg Nhoem Sach (Herb Wraps)

About This Recipe

Bahg nhoem sach is a simple but beloved dish of fresh herbs, vegetables, and sometimes meat or shrimp, wrapped in rice paper and served with a rich peanut sauce. The rolls are meant to be assembled at the table, allowing each diner to customize their own. It's a communal dish often served before a larger meal.

Ingredients

Serves 4

• 1 packagerice paper wrappers
• 200 gfresh herbs (mint, cilantro, basil, dill)
• 1 cupmixed vegetables (cucumber, lettuce, carrot)
• 200 gcooked shrimp or pork (optional)
• 1 cuppeanut sauce
• 2 tbsphoisin sauce
• 1 tbsplime juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak rice paper

   Dip rice paper in warm water for 5 seconds to soften.

2. 2

   Assemble roll

   Place rice paper on a flat surface. Layer herbs, vegetables, and protein if using.

3. 3

   Roll tightly

   Fold sides inward and roll away from you until sealed.

4. 4

   Make sauce

   Mix peanut sauce, hoisin, and lime juice. Serve rolls with sauce for dipping.

Variations

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  Make with just vegetables for vegetarian version

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  Add grilled chicken

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  Use whole wheat rice paper

Storage

Best eaten immediately. Can cover loosely with damp paper towel for a few hours.

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