Description
Delicious Homemade Shrimp Rice Noodle Rolls combine tender shrimp marinated for optimal flavor and texture with silky, steamed rice noodle sheets. This classic dish, served with a savory soy-based sauce, offers a perfect balance of fresh seafood and delicate rice noodles, steamed to perfection for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Preparation
- 1 pound Shrimp (31/40 size, fresh for best results)
- 1/2 cup Water (to enhance shrimp texture)
- 1 tablespoon Sugar (brown sugar works well)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda (to tenderize shrimp)
Shrimp Marinade
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (adds rich flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (prevents shrimp from toughening)
- 1/4 teaspoon White Pepper (can substitute with black pepper)
Sauce
- 1 scallion (white part only, can substitute with green onions)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger
- 1/4 cup Light Soy Sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce (or additional light soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon Sugar (maple syrup offers a twist)
- 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce (vegetarian oyster sauce for plant-based options)
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable or Canola Oil (to brush and prevent stickiness)
Noodle Batter
- 1 cup Rice Flour
- 1/4 cup Mung Bean Starch (key for noodle texture)
- 1/4 cup Wheat Starch
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (balances flavor)
- 1 cup Water (hydrates batter)
Instructions
- Prep Shrimp: Toss the fresh shrimp with 1/2 cup water, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Refrigerate this mixture for 2 hours to tenderize the shrimp. After 2 hours, rinse the shrimp thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
- Marinate Shrimp: In a bowl, combine the rinsed shrimp with 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper. Mix well and let sit for about 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Make Sauce: Place the scallion (white part only) and fresh ginger in a small saucepan. Add 1/4 cup light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool, then strain out the ginger and scallion pieces.
- Mix Noodle Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup rice flour, 1/4 cup mung bean starch, 1/4 cup wheat starch, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup water until smooth. Let the batter rest briefly to ensure all starches hydrate fully.
- Prepare Steamer: Preheat your steamer. Line a flat-bottomed steaming pan with a soaked cotton cloth to prevent sticking and to evenly distribute steam.
- Steam Shrimp: Arrange the marinated shrimp in a single layer on the steaming cloth. Steam for approximately 2 minutes or until the shrimp turn opaque and are cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Steam Noodles: Pour a thin layer of the noodle batter onto the lined steaming pan. Steam for 2 minutes or until the noodle sheet is fully cooked and slightly translucent. Carefully remove the noodle sheet from the cloth.
- Assembly: Place the steamed rice noodle sheet on an oiled surface to prevent sticking. Lay a few cooked shrimp along one edge, then carefully roll the noodle sheet to encase the shrimp. Drizzle generously with the prepared sauce. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For best shrimp texture, use fresh shrimp rather than frozen.
- Resting the noodle batter is essential for a smooth, cohesive noodle sheet.
- Use a soaked cotton cloth in the steamer to prevent the noodles from sticking and to ensure even cooking.
- If gluten-free is required, substitute tamari for soy sauce and ensure oyster sauce is vegetarian or gluten-free.
- The dish is best served immediately as the noodles soften if left too long.
- You can experiment with different starch blends if mung bean starch is unavailable, but it may affect noodle texture.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dim Sum
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Keywords: Shrimp rice noodle rolls, Dim sum recipe, steamed shrimp rolls, Chinese rice noodle rolls, homemade cheung fun, shrimp cheung fun recipe
