Fresh Spring Rolls With Thai Dipping Sauce

These Thai fresh rolls are a healthy treat. Science says: Shrimp is a good low-fat, high-protein substitute for meat and does not raise cholesterol.

• Calories: 59 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons mirin
• 6 spring roll wrappers (available in Asian markets)
• 12 medium shrimp, cooked and shelled
• 1 cup shredded leaf lettuce
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar or rice vinegar
• 0.33333334326744 cup chopped cilantro
• 0.5 cup peeled, seeded, chopped cucumber
• 0.25 teaspoon grated ginger root

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a bowl of cool water, soak a wrapper until limp. Lay wrapper out flat. Place 1/6 of each ingredient down middle of wrapper, starting with lettuce. Fold over each end and tightly roll the wrapper around the contents, as if making a burrito. Moisten at seam; press to close.

Step 2

Lay on plate, cover with moist paper towel and refrigerate until ready to serve. Then slice in two and serve with Quick Thai Dipping Sauce, below, or peanut sauce.

Step 3

To make the Quick Thai Dipping Sauce, combine all ingredients in a small bowl.