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Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

These spring rolls are a refreshing change from the usual fried variety, and have become a family favorite. They are great as a cool summertime appetizer, and are delicious dipped in one or both of the sauces.

These spring rolls are a refreshing change from the usual fried variety, and have become a family favorite. They are great as a cool summertime appetizer, and are delicious dipped in one or both of the sauces.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces rice vermicelli

  • 8 rice wrappers (8.5 inch diameter)

  • 8 large cooked shrimp - peeled, deveined and cut in half

  • 1 ⅓ tablespoons chopped fresh Thai basil

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 leaves lettuce, chopped

  • 4 teaspoons fish sauce

  • ¼ cup water

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon garlic chili sauce

  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce

  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped peanuts

Directions

  • Step 1

    Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil. Boil rice vermicelli 3 to 5 minutes, or until al dente, and drain.

  • Step 2

    Fill a large bowl with warm water. Dip one wrapper into the hot water for 1 second to soften. Lay wrapper flat. In a row across the center, place 2 shrimp halves, a handful of vermicelli, basil, mint, cilantro and lettuce, leaving about 2 inches uncovered on each side. Fold uncovered sides inward, then tightly roll the wrapper, beginning at the end with the lettuce. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

  • Step 3

    In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, water, lime juice, garlic, sugar and chili sauce.

  • Step 4

    In another small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce and peanuts.

  • Step 5

    Serve rolled spring rolls with the fish sauce and hoisin sauce mixtures.

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