9ouncevermicelli rice noodlesyou can find this in Asian food stores, if you can’t find fresh, you can get the dry version and cook according to package instructions. Most major grocery stores carry the dry vermicelli in the international aisle
1headgreen leaf lettuce
1 ½cupscilantro
1largecucumberthinly sliced, about 2-3 inches long
12ouncespring roll skinsfound in the international aisle at most major supermarkets
For Pickled Carrots
½poundcarrotscut into long strips/sticks
⅓cupwater
½cupvinegarplain or cider
2tablespoonssugar
¾cupsalt
For Dipping Sauce
½cuphoisin sauce
¼cuppeanut butter
½canlight coconut milk
1tablespoonvegetable oil
1tablespoonsugar
1tablespoonminced fresh garlic
¼cupcrushed or finely chopped peanuts
Instructions
To Pickle Carrots
Place carrots in a glass bowl. In a small saucepan, bring remaining ingredients to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes. Pour liquid over carrots and cool. Chill carrots, covered, for 4-6 hours or up to one day. May be stored in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one month.
To Make Spring Rolls
Cut shrimp in half lengthwise.
Cook rice vermicelli according to package instruction. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Prepare a low, flat bowl or pie plate with hot water. Working quickly, dip one rice paper in the hot water (only do one at time).
Lay rice paper on flat surface (we use a cutting mat). On one side of circle, layer lettuce, cilantro, cucumber and carrots.
Add cooked rice vermicelli.
Layer sliced pork and sliced shrimp, with pink/orange side facing down.
Fold two ends over vegetables and meat combo. Then roll from filled end towards plain side until your roll is all the way rolled.
Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Your finished roll will be about five or six inches long.
To Make Dipping Sauce
In a heated pan, add oil and garlic and sauté until golden brown.
Add hoisin sauce, coconut milk, peanut butter and sugar. Stir until smooth.
Simmer for 1-2 minutes until thickened. Top with crushed peanuts if desired.
Notes
These may be made ahead and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator.