Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Step 1

Fill a wide, shallow dish with warm water.

Step 2

Dip one rice paper wrapper into the warm water for about 10-15 seconds, until just pliable, then lay it flat on a clean work surface.

Step 3

Arrange a small amount of shredded lettuce, rice vermicelli, cucumber matchsticks, and mint leaves in a line across the lower third of the wrapper.

Step 4

Place two or three shrimp halves, cut side up, just above the filling.

Step 5

Fold the sides of the wrapper in, then roll tightly from the bottom up, pressing gently to seal.

Step 6

Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Step 7

Serve fresh, optionally with a peanut dipping sauce on the side.