Shrimp Summer Rolls

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== Description ==
Shrimp Summer Rolls can be served with peanut sauce or soy sauce.
== Ingredients ==
* 12 sheets rice paper
* 24 medium cooked shrimp, cut in half lengthwise
* 4 ounces dried thin chinese rice noodles
* 1 cup fresh mint
* 1 cup fresh cilantro
* 1 cup fresh basil
* 1 cup finely shredded lettuce or green cabbage
* 1 cup mung bean sprouts
* 1 cup English cucumber, seeded and cut into matchstick-size strips
* 1 cup carrots or jicama, peeled and cut into matchstick-size strips
* 2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
=== Sauce ===
* 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
* 2 tablespoons water
 
== Directions ==
# Place rice noodles in large bowl; add enough hot water to cover. Let stand until softened, about 15 minutes.
# Drain. Cut into 6-inch lengths; set aside.
# Fill bowl with warm water.
# Add 1 rice-paper sheet and turn until beginning to soften, about 30 seconds (sheet will still be stiff in a few spots).
# Remove from water; drain on kitchen towel.
# Lay four shrimp halves, and a pinch of other ingredients onto bottom third of sheet.
# Leave about a half an inch free on the sides.
# Fold bottom of rice sheet over filling, then fold in ends and roll into tight roll.
# Place roll, seam side down, on plate.
# Repeat with remaining rice-paper sheets.
# Cover with damp paper towel and plastic wrap; chill.
# Cut each roll diagonally into thirds.
;Sauce
# Heat peanut butter and hoisin in microwave or over medium heat, stir together, add a few tablespoons of water to get the desired consistency.
Category:Cucumber Recipes
Category:Lettuce Recipes
Category:Mung bean sprout Recipes
Category:Rice noodle Recipes
Category:Seafood appetizer Recipes
Category:Shrimp Recipes
Category:Vietnamese Appetizers