Fresh Spring Rolls With Thai Dipping Sauce

These Thai fresh spring rolls with shrimp are a healthy treat. Shrimp is a good low-fat, high-protein substitute for meat.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• 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 lettuce down middle of wrapper, then 1/6 of shrimp, cucumber, carrot, and cilantro. 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 dipping sauce, below, or peanut sauce.

Step 3

To make the Quick Thai Dipping Sauce: Combine mirin, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger in a small bowl.