Tay Ninh Tamarind Rice Paper

Method

1. 1 Soak the tamarind in hot water, then strain to remove the seeds and fibers.
2. 2 Cook the tamarind juice with sugar and a little shrimp salt until it thickens into a sauce.
3. 3 Soak dried shrimp until soft, then roast until fragrant; roast peanuts and remove the shells.
4. 4 Cut the rice paper into bite-sized pieces and arrange them on a plate.
5. 5 Pour tamarind sauce over the rice cake, sprinkle with dried shrimp, peanuts, fried onions, shrimp salt, and chili peppers, then mix well.