Thai Shrimp Rolls

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These are easier to roll if you put the lettuce down first, but when you get the knack of rolling them, try putting 2 shrimp against where they will show when rolled up--most attractive for serving to guests!!

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Steps

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To prepare sauce , combine vinegar , honey , fish sauce , and curry paste , stir well and set aside.

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To prepare rolls , cook rice sticks according to package directions , drain and rinse under cold water.

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Drain well.

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Trim fibrous ribs from lettuce leaves to flatten leaves.

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Add hot water to a large , shallow dish to a depth of 1 inch.

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Place 1 rice paper sheet in dish.

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Let stand 30 seconds or until soft.

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Place sheet on a flat surface.

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Arrange 1 lettuce leaf over sheet.

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Top lettuce with 2 basil leaves , 4 shrimp halves , 2 tablespoons noodles , 5 cucumber strips , 5 carrot strips , 5 green onion strips , and 3 mint leaves.

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Fold sides of sheet over filling , and roll up jelly-roll fashion.

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Gently press seam to seal.

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Place roll seam side down on a serving platter.

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Repeat procedure with remaining rice sheets.

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Serve with the sauce.

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Ingredients

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rice vinegar, honey, fish sauce, thai red curry paste, rice noodles, romaine lettuce leaves, rice paper, fresh basil leaves, shrimp, cucumbers, green onion tops, carrots, fresh mint leaves