Easy To Make Spring Rolls

Name: Easy To Make Spring Rolls
Ingredients: 8 spring roll wrappers large, 8-inch; 1/2 cup coriander cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup mint leaves; 1/2 cup thai basil or you can use regular basil; 1 head Boston lettuce roughly chopped; red bell pepper thinly sliced; 8 cooked shrimp large, slice in half lengthways; nuoc cham dipping sauce; 1/4 cup fish sauce; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1 garlic minced; 1 tablespoon sugar; chili pepper small, finely chopped

15 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

8 spring roll wrappers large, 8-inch
1/2 cup coriander cilantro leaves
1/2 cup mint leaves
1/2 cup thai basil or you can use regular basil
1 head Boston lettuce roughly chopped
red bell pepper thinly sliced
8 cooked shrimp large, slice in half lengthways
nuoc cham dipping sauce
1/4 cup fish sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 garlic minced
1 tablespoon sugar
chili pepper small, finely chopped

Directions

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Have all the ingredients ready for assembly. In a large bowl filled with water, dip a wrapper in the water. The rice wrapper will begin to soften and this is your cue to remove it from the water and lay it flat. Place 2 shrimp halves in a row across the center and top with basil, mint, cilantro and lettuce. Leave about 1 to 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 wrappers and ingredients. Cut and serve at room temperature with dipping sauce.
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The Culinary Chase's Note: The rice wrapper can be fussy to handle if you let it soak too long. I usually give it a couple of swishes in the water and then remove. It may feel slightly stiff but by the time you are ready to roll up, the wrapper will become very pliable. A typical spring roll contains cooked rice vermicelli, slivers of cooked pork and julienned carrots but you can use whatever suits your fancy. Enjoy!