VIETNAMESE SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS

Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls

2 ounces rice vermicelli (60 mL)
8 rice wrappers (8.5 inch diameter)
8 large cooked shrimp – peeled, deveined and cut in half
1 1/3 tablespoons chopped fresh Thai basil (20 mL)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves (45 mL)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (45 mL)
2 leaves lettuce, chopped

1. Soak vermicelli in cold water until soft. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and cook vermicelli for 2-3 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.

2. Fill a large bowl with warm water. Dip one wrapper into the hot water for a second and lay the wrapper on a flat surface. In a row across the center, place 2 shrimp halves down and top with vermicelli, basil, mint, cilantro and lettuce – leaving about 2 inches on each side. Fold the uncovered sides inward and roll the wrapper tightly. Serve with Spicy Peanut Sauce.

Spicy Peanut Sauce

½ cup peanut butter (120 mL)
2 tablespoons water (30 mL)
1 tablespoon gluten free hoisin (15 mL) – can be found here
1 teaspoon Sriracha (5 mL)
Handful of peanuts, crushed

1. Mix peanut butter and water together until thoroughly mixed. Add more water (1 teaspoon at a time) if the consistency is too thick. Stir in hoisin and Sriracha and top with crushed peanuts. Serve with spring rolls.