GOIVIETNAM RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir pork in the hot skillet until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil; add prawns and cook until meat is pink. Drain water and slice prawns in half lengthwise.
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in vermicelli and return to a boil. Cook until vermicelli is tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain.
• Fill a large shallow bowl with warm water.
• Dip a rice wrapper into the warm water until softened, 3 to 5 seconds. Place rice wrapper on a work surface. Let the rice paper soften for about 30 seconds. Arrange pork, a prawn half, vermicelli noodles, cilantro, spring onions, mint leaves, and romaine lettuce on the bottom third of the wrapper; roll it up halfway, tuck in the sides, and finish rolling the rest of the way. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

Steps:

• Combine sugar and 7 Tbsp. warm water in a small bowl and whisk until sugar is dissolved. Stir in chiles, garlic, lime juice, and fish sauce. Set nuóc cham aside.
• Bring coconut milk, 1 tsp. salt, and ½ cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and add shrimp. Cover and let sit until shrimp are opaque and pink, about 4 minutes. Drain and chill until ready to use.
• Toss cabbage, carrots, onion, cilantro, and mint in a large bowl. Pour half of reserved nuóc cham over and gently massage into vegetables until evenly distributed. Top with chilled shrimp, fried shallots, and peanuts. Serve with remaining nuóc cham alongside. Do ahead: Nuóc cham can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.