Thai Shrimp Spring Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Soak the rice sticks in enough hot water to cover by 1 inch for 15 minutes.
2. 2
   Bring 1/2 gallon of water to a boil in a large pot set over high heat.
3. 3
   Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
4. 4
   Add the shrimp and cook until just firm, 1 to 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove the cooked shrimp to a cutting board and cool for 3 minutes.
6. 6
   When cool enough to handle, peel, devein, and coarsely chop.
7. 7
   Set aside.
8. 8
   Return the water-soy sauce to a boil.
9. 9
   Drain the rice stick noodles and add to the hot soy-water.
10. 10
    Cook until tender, approximately 3 minutes.
11. 11
    Meanwhile, whisk the lime juice, remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, chili paste, and sugar together in a medium mixing bowl.
12. 12
    Drain the noodles in a colander.
13. 13
    Add the noodles to the lime juice mixture, toss, and set aside while preparing the vegetables.
14. 14
    Toss the cucumber, carrot, cilantro, and mint together in a small bowl.
15. 15
    Transfer any unabsorbed liquid from the noodles to the cucumber mixture and toss to combine.
16. 16
    Cut the noodles into small 1 to 2-inch pieces with kitchen shears.
17. 17
    Fill a pie dish with warm water.
18. 18
    Dip 1 rice paper wrapper into the water for 10 seconds, then transfer to a cutting board until the wrapper is pliable and slightly tacky, approximately 1 minute.
19. 19
    Place 1/4 cup of the vegetable mixture on the bottom 1/3 of the wrapper nearest to you.
20. 20
    Spoon 2 tablespoons chopped shrimp on top of the vegetables.
21. 21
    Top with 1/4 cup noodles.
22. 22
    Bring the bottom edge of the wrap tightly over the filling, and then fold in the 2 sides.
23. 23
    Finish rolling from bottom to top until the entire wrapper is rolled.
24. 24
    Be careful not to tear the rice paper.
25. 25
    Place on a parchment-lined half sheet pan and cover with a damp tea towel.
26. 26
    Repeat with the remaining wrappers until the filling is gone.
27. 27
    Wrap each roll in a lettuce leaf and serve with Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce.
28. 28
    Add all of the ingredients to a lidded jar and shake well to combine.
29. 29
    Serve as a dipping sauce for spring rolls.