Vietnamese-Style Spring Rolls

I have long been an admirer and consumer of Vietnamese spring rolls. Their crackling rice paper skin with their savoury filling, all eaten in a leaf of fresh lettuce with either mint or basil, dipped in sauce, is an ideal appetizer. Here I have taken the classic Vietnamese spring roll recipe and have modified it to my own taste. I think you will find it as tasty and fun to eat.

Although they can be made in advance, it is best to deep-fry them at the last minute. They are terrific tr