Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls

4 ounces thin rice sticks, soaked

20 minutes, drained

8-10 dried shitake mushroom s

1 C julienned carrot s

1 C cilantro leaves with stems

1 C snow pea s, thinly julienned

4 green onion s, slivered

12 round rice papers

12 large sweet basil leaves

NUOC CHAM DIPPING SAUCE

2 T rice vinegar

3 T fresh lime juice

1/4 C fish sauce (Tiparos is the best brand)

1/4 c water

2 T sugar

1 clove garlic, minced

3 serrano chilies, seeded, chopped