Nems Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp nuoc mam
6 tbsp water
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tsp sake
2-3 birds eye peppers, crushed
1-quarter cup aziki (a sea vegetable - you may use any sea vegetable you like)
5 dried shiitake mushrooms
3 tbsp mild vegetable oil
6 spring onions, trimmed and cut in very small dice
2 cloves garlic, minced , green germ removed
2 medium carrots, trimmed, peeled and cut in very small dice
2 small turnips, trimmed and peeled
3 cabbage leaves
1 tbsp nuoc mam ( fish sauce)
eight 9-inch, dried rice wrappers
1 half cup fresh coriander leaves, lightly packed

Directions:

1. Whisk together all the ingredients for the dipping sauce in a medium-sized bowl and reserve.
2. Place the aziki in a small bowl and cover with 1/4 cup warm water. Let sit for about 10 minutes, then drain, reserving the soaking water.
3. Place the shiitake mushrooms in a bowl and completely cover with boiling water. Let sit for 30 minutes then drain and pat dry.
4. Place 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, nonstick pan over medium heat and add the onions, garlic, carrots, and turnips and then add the aziki along with the reserved 1/4 cup water. Stir, cover and let cook until the carrots and turnips are beginning to turn tender, 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally to be sure the vegetables aren't sticking to the pan and adding additional water if necessary. Be careful to not add too much water, you don't want the vegetables to be soggy. Add the cabbage, stir, cover and cook until the cabbage is tender, an additional 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the fish sauce and taste for seasoning. Transfer the vegetables to a medium-sized bowl.
5. Dice the shiitake mushrooms and add them to the vegetables.
6. Place one rice wrapper in a pan of very warm water and let it sit until it is pliable, about 2 minutes. Transfer it to a tea towel set on a work surface, pat it dry, and place about 1/4 cup of filling in the bottom third of the wrapper. Lay several cilantro leaves atop the filling. Working quickly and carefully, roll up the bottom edge to enclose the filling, pressing on it gently. Fold the edges of the rice wrapper over the ends of the roll to completely enclose the filling, then continue rolling from the bottom to make a nice, firm rectangular roll. Place the roll, seam side down, in a dish and continue with the remaining rice wrappers and filling.
7. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place as many nems as will fit easily into the pan leaving a bit of room around them and cook until they are golden and crisp on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes total.
8. Remove the nems from the heat and set them briefly on paper towels to absorb any excess oil, then transfer to a serving platter. Arrange the fresh mint leaves around the nems and serve, with the sauce on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	311.05 Kcal (1302 kJ)
Calories from fat	92.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.3g	16%
Sodium	776.87mg	32%
Potassium	1430.44mg	30%
Total Carbs	50.36g	17%
Sugars	23.47g	94%
Dietary Fiber	22.87g	91%
Protein	10.45g	21%
Vitamin C	263.4mg	439%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	305.2mg	31%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	38.49 Kcal (161 kJ)
Calories from fat	11.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.27g	16%
Sodium	96.14mg	32%
Potassium	177.02mg	30%
Total Carbs	6.23g	17%
Sugars	2.9g	94%
Dietary Fiber	2.83g	91%
Protein	1.29g	21%
Vitamin C	32.6mg	439%
Calcium	37.8mg	31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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