Chao Tom (Shrimp and Sugar Cane Rolls)

Yield: 6 Servings
Categories: Vietnamese, Appetizers
1lbShrimp, shelled and deveined
2tsSalt
2Garlic cloves
2Shallots
2tsSugar
1/4tsBlack pepper
1tbToasted rice powder
1tbVietnamese fish sauce (nuoc mam)
2tbIce water
Vegetable oil to oil your hands
Three 6-inch long canned sugar cane sections
1Cucumber, peeled and cut into thin slivers
1cFresh mint leaves
1cFresh coriander leaves
Twelve butter or red leaf lettuce leaves
Twelve 8-inch round dried rice papers
DIPPING SAUCE
4Garlic cloves
2Fresh Serrano chiles
2tbSugar
6tbVietnamese fish sauce (nuoc man)
4tbFresh lime juice
6To 8 tablespoons water
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