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In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, rice vinegar, and sugar.
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Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
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Remove from the heat and let cool slightly, then stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, chile, garlic, and carrots.
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Refrigerate until ready to use, at least 30 minutes, and up to 3 days.
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
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Stir in the carrot and daikon and let cook for 1 minute, then remove from the heat.
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Set aside to cool, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
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Place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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The pickled vegetables will keep for up to 3 days.
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In a bowl, stir together all the measured ingredients except the pork.
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Add the pork and stir to combine.
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Make small meatballs (1 heaping teaspoon each).
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To bake the meatballs, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with canola oil and place the meatballs in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake until cooked through and browned, about 10 minutes.
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To pan-fry the meatballs, heat 1/4 inch of canola oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
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Fry the meatballs, turning once or twice, until cooked through and browned.
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Fill a round cake pan with warm water.
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Place 1 rice paper round into the water, turning it gently with your fingertips until softened.
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Carefully remove the sheet from the water and lay it flat on a plate.
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Arrange a few of the meatballs in a horizontal line on the wrapper, positioning them about 1 inch or so from the edge nearest you and about 12 inch from each side.
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Top with some of the drained pickled veggies, cucumber and jalapeno slices (if using), and a sprinkle of herb leaves.
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Lift the edge of the rice paper nearest you and place it over the filling, then roll once to form a tight cylinder.
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Fold in the sides of the rice paper and continue to roll into a tight cylinder (be careful not to rip the rice paper).
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Repeat with the remaining rice paper and filling.
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Cut each roll in half crosswise at a diagonal and serve with the dipping sauce, if you like.
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To store, wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
