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Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls
Description
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.
Ingredient
- 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
Steps
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Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil. Boil rice vermicelli 3
to 5 minutes, or until al dente, and drain.
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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.
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In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, water, lime juice, garlic,
sugar and chili sauce.
- In another small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce and peanuts.
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Serve rolled spring rolls with the fish sauce and hoisin sauce
mixtures.