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Default Spring rolls, first attempt (with pics)


"Omelet" > wrote in message
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> In article >,
> "Robert" > wrote:
>
>> > http://i26.tinypic.com/mbj28z.jpg
>> >
>> > I'm really looking forward to the shark
>> > meat ones especially. Shark steaks have
>> > been $3.99 per lb. for awhile now, vac-packed
>> > in small portions. They grill well and are
>> > very affordable this way.

>>
>> Do you prep the rice paper or just pull from the package and wrap it like
>> a
>> burrito?
>>
>> Robert

>
> Well, they are hard, dry and stiff when removed from the package.
> Those fabric towels they are between are damp. That softens the rice
> papers and makes them sticky.


I fill a 12" frying pan with hot tap water and soak each sheet for about 30
seconds. They get real pliable that way and as they dry a little (after
rolling) they stick together real well.

George L