Cookbook:Nem Assembly

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Nem is a Vietnamese term referring generally to a variety of rolls, usually wrapped in rice paper. They may contain a variety of fillings and may be deep fried. The technique for assembling and rolling nem is illustrated below.

Assembly

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  Select a single sheet of rice paper, and soak it briefly in water to soften.
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  Place desired filling at one side of the wrapper.
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  Roll the filling up partway in the wrapper.
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  Press the sides to flatten and seal in the filling.
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  Make the first fold in the sides.
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  Make the second fold in the sides.
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  Continue rolling all the way up.