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Fresh Pork and Shrimp Spring Rolls

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 8 rolls

Ingredients

Rolls

  • 8 sheets of rice paper rolls
  • 3 cups of mixed herbs - basil mint, lettuce, etc.
  • 8 ounces rice vermicelli noodles - cooked according to package directions
  • 12 shrimp cooked and cut in half, lengthwise
  • 8 slices cooked pork
  • 12 chives cut 2 1/2 inches long

Sauce

  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tsp water
  • 1 tsp mild red chili sliced
  • 1 tsp thinly sliced garlic

Instructions

  • For the sauce, mix together the lime juice and sugar until dissolved.  Add remaining ingredients and set aside.
  • As demonstrated in our video, put a sheet of rice paper on a flat surface.  Wipe it with a very damp cloth or dip in water for 10-15 seconds.
  • Arrange a handful of herbs on the side closest to you.  Top with noodles.
  • Place a piece of pork and two pieces of shrimp next to the herbs.
  • Fold the rice paper over herbs and roll until it reaches the shrimp.  Fold in the side and bottom of the rice paper.  
  • Place chives on rice paper with about one inch sticking out of the top.
  • Repeat until all rolls are made.
  • Place on a plate and serve with a small bowl of dipping sauce.