Thai Basil Rolls with Hoisin-Peanut Sauce Recipe

Bring a medium stockpot of lightly salted water to a low boil. Cook shrimp 2 to 3 minutes or until opaque. Drain allow to cool slightly and pat dry with paper towel. Peel devein and slice in half.

Bring another stockpot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pork at a low boil for approximately 10 minutes to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Allow to cool and slice into thin strips.

Again bring a stockpot of water to a boil. Cook noodles until tender stirring occasionally approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Strain and rinse to prevent sticking.

Fill a medium bowl with warm water. Dip each wrapper in water for about 30 seconds until soft and flexible. Lay wrapper on a flat surface and place 2 basil leaves in center side by side about 2 inches from edge of wrapper. Lay 4 to 5 shrimp halves on basil followed by a small amount of pork then a small amount of noodles. Sprinkle with cilantro mint and top with bean sprouts. Starting at one end roll the wrapper over once fold both sides in toward center and continue rolling as tightly as possible without tearing. The end result should be a roll approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick.

Warm hoisin sauce peanut butter and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Garnish sauce with chopped peanuts if desired and serve with rolls for dipping.