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Spring Rolls
1 pound 16-20 wild shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 boneless/skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips
2 stalks lemongrass, dry and fibrous top removed, roughly chopped
2 3-inch pieces of ginger
4 tablespoons of salt
2 packages of rice paper
2 English cucumbers, julienned about 4-inches in length
2 large carrots, peeled and julienned about 4-inches in length
1 small jicama, peeled and julienned about 4-inches in length
2 avocados, sliced and tossed with lime juice to prevent browning
1 bunch fresh mint
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 bunch Thai basil
Lime wedges, for garnish
Dipping Sauce:
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup fish sauce
6 teaspoons rice vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup agave syrup or honey or 6 tablespoons sugar
1 red chile, seeded, finely sliced
1.Prepare the dipping sauce by combining water, fish sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, lime juice, agave and red chile. Stir together and set aside for a few hours to allow flavors to develop. Serve any extra sauce with any type of fish or meat dish.
2.Put shrimp and chicken in two separate pots. Add enough cold water to cover both and then add 1 stalk lemongrass roughly chopped, 1 3-inch piece of ginger and 2 tablespoons of salt to each. Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer, poach until both the chicken and shrimp are just cooked through but still tender. Drain.
3.Set up your work area like a taco bar. Arrange all the veggies, herbs and chicken and shrimp on platters. Have a pot of hot water on the stove. Ladle some of the water into a large bowl, as needed. Dip individual pieces of rice paper in the hot water just to moisten. Lay the rice paper on a cutting board. Down the center of the rice paper, leaving a 1-inch boarder add mint, cilantro, Thai basil, sliced shrimp or chicken, avocado, carrot, jicama and cucumber. Roll like a burrito, tucking in the sides as you go.
4. Serve rolls with dipping sauce and lime wedges.
