Barbara Pagani's Tresor Cache 101

Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Hoisin Peanut Sauce For the vegetarians/vegans out there, feel free to substitute the shrimp with grilled tofu. And for all you carnivores, simply add grilled pork, beef or chicken. In addition, mix and match any of your favorite vegetables. Ingredients For the rolls: ** 1 lb. fresh shrimp ** 1 cucumber, cut into thin, long strips ** 1 red pepper, cut into thin long strips ** 1 head of green lettuce, any kind ** 1 bunch cilantro ** 1 bunch mint ** Rice paper ** Rice vermicelli noodles For the dipping sauce: ** 1 large clove garlic, minced ** 1 tsp olive oil ** 1/4 cup organic peanut butter ** 2 tsp. hoison sauce ** 1/4 cup water (more if needed) ** Sriracha chili sauce (optional) Bring a saucepan to a boil on medium heat. Add shrimp and poach for 3-4 minutes until bright pink. Allow to cool to room temperature. Remove skins, devein and slice in half crosswise. Set aside. Bring a medium saucepan filled halfway with water to a boil. On...