Strawberry Rice Paper Rolls

Serves 12

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Ingredients:

• 12 round rice paper
• For the filling:
• 100 g thin rice/bean thread vermicelli
• 
12 lettuce leaves, cut in half and ribs removed
• 1 carrot, julienne
• 1 cucumber, julienne
• 12 strawberries, sliced thinly
• 24 basil leaves
• 
24 mint leaves

Method:

1. Soak the vermicelli in 2 cups of hot water until it is soft. Drain and set aside.
2. To assemble, dip a sheet of rice paper in warm water, until it is pliable. Transfer onto a damp towel to avoid sticking.
3. Place lettuce leave on the rice paper, leaving 1 inch border on each side and at the bottom. Place 1 tbsp of vermicelli, 1 tbsp carrot, 1 tbsp cucumber., a few slices of strawberries and 2 basil and 2 mint leaves.
4. Roll the rice paper away from you and tuck the ends in halfway and finish to obtain a tight cylinder.
5. Place the spring roll on its seam on a flat dish and cover it with a damp towel and keep it the refrigerator until it is served.
6. Just before serving, cut the rice paper rolls into half on the bias. Serve with your favourite hot chilli sauce.