Goi Cuon (Summer Roll)

Directions

1. 1
   Lay kitchen towel on counter or work space.
2. 2
   Dip each rice-paper pancake in warm water and arrange side by side on towel.
3. 3
   Wait a few seconds for them to soften.
4. 4
   Arrange four slices of shrimp in middle of each rice paper.
5. 5
   Then top each with a leaf of each herb, some lettuce, 1 tbsp.
6. 6
   of the softened vermicelli, some of the Chinese chives, some bean sprouts and a slice of cooked pork, if desired.
7. 7
   (If not using pork; add more shrimp).
8. 8
   Fold in both ends, then roll up like an egg roll.
9. 9
   Serve with bean sauce on plate garnished with herbs and carrot slices.