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Place rice noodles in a large pot of boiling water, stir.
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Add shrimp.
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Cook until noodles are al dente and shrimp is just cooked, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
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Lift out the shrimp, set aside to cool.
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Drain and rinse noodles.
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When shrimp is cool enough to handle, cut into small pieces.
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Place in a non-reactive salad bowl with noodles, carrots, cabbage, mint and cilantro.
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Toss to combine, Or what i prefer to do is make little piles of each ingredient and assemble( they look prettier this way!
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To prepare rice paper wrappers: Fill a large pan or bowl with hot tap water.
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Dip 1 rice paper wrapper into water, lift out, and drain briefly.
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Set on a flat surface.
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To assemble salad rolls: Place 1/2 cup filling in the center of each wrapper.
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To roll salad rolls, think diapering a baby the old fashioned way - with cloth diapers minus the diaper pins!
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Pressing down on filling, fold the bottom of each wrapper over filling, then fold in sides; roll tightly.
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Press edges to seal; if rice paper is too dry to form a proper seal, moisten unsealed edges with a little water.
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Set rolls on a platter and cover with a damp towel.
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To serve, cut rolls crosswise in 1/2; stand pieces upright.
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Dip in Ginger Lime Dipping Sauce.
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For the sauce: Whisk together all ingredients in small non-reactive bowl.
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Taste and adjust seasonings.
