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Ingredients
- 8 large (8-inch) spring roll wrappers
- 1/2 cup coriander (cilantro) leaves
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
- 1/2 cup Thai basil or you can use regular basil
- small head of Boston lettuce, roughly chopped
- red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 8 large cooked shrimp, slice in half lengthways
- Nuoc Cham (dipping sauce)
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- small chili pepper, finely chopped
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 456g | |
| Calories 317 | |
| Calories from Fat 73 | 23% |
| Total Fat 8.6g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 0.65g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium 5672mg | 236% |
| Potassium 1222mg | 35% |
| Total Carbs 49.35g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.4g | 68% |
| Sugars 20.11g | 13% |
| Protein 22.08g | 35% |
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