Shrimp Spring Rolls (Goi Cuon)               

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Ingredients

1 cup Vermicelli rice noodles
8 medium Shrimp more as desired
4 Rice paper sheets 8-12 inch diameter
4 Lettuce leaves
20 Mint leaves more as desired
1 bunch Cilantro


 

Instructions
Soak noodles in hot water for 15 to 20 minutes, or until soft.

Boil the shrimp until just pink. Peel and halve lengthwise.

Moisten the rice paper by soaking it in hot water for 20 seconds. Let dry slightly before working with it.

Place 2 or 3 shrimp in middle of rice paper. Form a neat 3 inch row. Add 1/4 of the noodles, lettuce, mint, and cilantro. Do not overfill. Roll up the paper, keeping the contents tight inside.

Make 4 rolls.

Serve with "Garlic-Soy Dipping Sauce" and/or "Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce" (included in this collection).

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Yields: 4 Servings    posted as 128853
    


notes: 

Cuisine:   Asian

Main Ingredient:   Shrimp