Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

Step 1

Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil. Boil rice vermicelli 3 to 5 minutes, or until al dente, and drain.

Step 2

Fill a large bowl with warm water. Dip one wrapper into the hot water for 1 second to soften. Lay wrapper flat. In a row across the center, place 2 shrimp halves, a handful of vermicelli, basil, mint, cilantro and lettuce, leaving about 2 inches uncovered on each side. Fold uncovered sides inward, then tightly roll the wrapper, beginning at the end with the lettuce. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, water, lime juice, garlic, sugar and chili sauce.

Step 4

In another small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce and peanuts.

Step 5

Serve rolled spring rolls with the fish sauce and hoisin sauce mixtures.