Fresh Spring Rolls

Gỏi cuốn: translucent rice paper wrapped around prawns, noodles and fresh herbs, dipped in peanut sauce.

Ingredients

• 12 rice paper wrappers
• 100 g rice vermicelli
• 250 g cooked prawns, halved lengthways
• 1 carrot, cut in matchsticks
• ½ cucumber, cut in matchsticks
• 1 handful fresh mint leaves
• 12 soft lettuce leaves
• 3 tbsp peanut butter
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp warm water

Method

1. Cook the vermicelli as the packet says, rinse under cold water and drain well.
2. Whisk the peanut butter, hoisin, lime juice and warm water into a smooth dipping sauce.
3. Dip one wrapper in warm water for a few seconds until just pliable. Lay it on a damp board.
4. Layer lettuce, noodles, carrot, cucumber and mint near the bottom. Add 2 prawn halves on the edge you'll roll first.
5. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly. Repeat, and serve with the sauce.