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Spicy Summer Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce Recipe | Epicurious.com
"We like to think of the summer roll as an elegant example of fast food: a salad packed into an edible container?in this case, paper-thin rice sheets?which results in something as beautiful to behold as it is practical to eat by hand. Better yet, the summer roll is a big win for the health-conscious because the roll is almost fat-free, and the sauce, while sporting a little peanut butter, is not highly caloric. One dipped bite yields an explosion of flavors and textures that's guaranteed to excite any palate. Editor's Note: This recipe is part of Gourmet's Modern Menu for Fiery Fare. Menu also includes Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Grilled Chicken and Chile-Ginger-Mint Jellies...."
INGREDIENTS
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2/3 cup hoisin sauce (see Cooks' notes:)
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1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
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1/3 cup water
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3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
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3 ounces dried rice-stick noodles
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
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1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
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2 3/4 cups coarsely grated carrot (about 1 pound; use large holes on a box grater)
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3 tablespoons finely chopped serrano or jalapeño chiles, including seeds
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12 (8-inch) rice-paper rounds, plus more in case some tear
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4 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage, coarsely chopped
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1 cup finely chopped cocktail peanuts
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1 cup fresh mint leaves
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1 cup fresh basil leaves (Asian or Italian)
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