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