Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls

These spring rolls are native to Vietnam.  These delicious rice paper bundles full of shrimp, mint, lettuce, and rice noodles embody Vietnamese cuisine- full of contrasts. They are soft and crunchy, colorful yet plain, delicate and satisfying.  Make an assembly line and these spring rolls can be made in a flash.  Serve them with peanut sauce.

Fresh Spring Rolls

Ingredients:

1 package dried rice rolls (also called "rice paper")

1 cup cooked chicken, turkey, shrimp, baked tofu or seitan, cut into bite-size pieces and tossed in 2-3 Tbsp. fish sauce or soy sauce

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves

1 cup fresh sweet basil, roughly chopped

½ large cucumber, sliced into thin pieces

1 carrot, grated

1 cup cabbage (shredded)

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Fresh Spring Rolls