INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
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1 small garlic clove, minced
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3/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon vegetable oil
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3 tablespoons water
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1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
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1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
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1 teaspoon tomato paste
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3/4 teaspoon sugar
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1 ounce bean thread noodles (cellophane noodles)
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1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
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4 (8-inch) rice-paper rounds, plus additional in case some tear
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2 red-leaf lettuce leaves, ribs cut out and discarded and leaves halved
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1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
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1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (preferably Thai)
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1/2 cup thinly sliced Napa cabbage
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
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1/3 cup coarsely shredded carrot (1 medium)