Fresh Spring Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 package spring roll rice wrappers (found in the Asian foods section)
• 1 package vermicelli rice noodles (found in the Asian foods section)
• 2 whole mangos (peeled and sliced into thin strips)
• 1 large carrot (peeled and shredded or sliced into thin strips)
• 1 large English cucumber (peeled and thinly sliced)
• 1 lb small cooked shrimp (deveined, tails removed, or substitute chicken)
• 1 bunch fresh mint leaves
• 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• 3/4 cup sweet chili sauce
• 1/3 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
• 1/2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp hoisin sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook vermicelli noodles in boiling water according to package instructions, for just a few minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

   5 min
2. 2

   Gather all topping ingredients together, including chopped veggies, herbs, and cooked shrimp.

3. 3

   Add about 1 inch of water to a large, deep dish or pie pan. Place one rice wrapper into the water and let soak for just 10-15 seconds. It should still feel pretty firm as you remove it and lay it on your counter or plate.

4. 4

   Note: It will soften up as you add the filling ingredients, but if you let it soak for too long it will get too soft and will tear when you roll it up.

5. 5

   Layer 1-2 slices of each veggie, a few shrimp, a few leaves of each herb and a pinch of noodles on the 1/3 of the spring roll that is closest to you.

6. 6

   Fold the sides of the spring roll in over the ingredients. Then pull the side closest to you up and over the ingredients, sealing everything together tightly, and rolling it up like a burrito.

7. 7

   For the peanut sauce: Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth.

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