FRESH SPRING ROLLS WITH THAI DIPPING SAUCE

Fresh Spring Rolls With Thai Dipping Sauce image

Science says: Shrimp is a good low-fat, high-protein substitute for meat and does not raise cholesterol.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 spring roll wrappers (available in Asian markets)
12 medium shrimp, cooked and shelled
1 cup shredded leaf lettuce
⅓ cup chopped cilantro
½ cup peeled, seeded, chopped cucumber
1 medium carrot, julienned
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar or rice vinegar
3 tablespoons mirin
¼ teaspoon grated ginger root

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 168 mg, Sugar 3.2 g