Ingredients

2cupscarrots,shredded

1small red onion

¾cuprice vinegar,unseasoned

2tbsprice vinegar,unseasoned

½cupsugar

2garlic clove

1tbspAsian fish sauce

16rice paper rounds

16cilantro sprigs

1boston lettuce head

1lblarge shrimp,cooked

2yellow bell peppers

3½ozbean thread vermicelli

Preparation

In a bowl, toss the carrots, onion, ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons of the vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of the sugar.

Let stand for 30 minutes, until the vegetables soften. Drain.

In a glass bowl, mix the remaining vinegar, sugar, and garlic. Microwave at high power for about 30 seconds, until the sugar is dissolved.

Add the fish sauce and set aside for 30 minutes; discard the garlic.

Soak 1 rice paper at a time in hot water for about 10 seconds, until pliable; transfer to a work surface

Set a cilantro sprig and lettuce leaf on the lower third of the rice paper and top with 3 shrimp halves.

Top with some of the yellow pepper, vermicelli, and the pickled vegetables; roll up tightly, folding in the sides.

Place the roll on a platter and repeat with the remaining ingredients.

Halve the rolls, serve with the sauce for dipping, and enjoy!