FRESH SPRING ROLLS WITH THAI DIPPING SAUCE

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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

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

Collin Littleton
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I love how easy these spring rolls are to make. They're perfect for a quick and healthy meal.


Nyombi Emma
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These spring rolls are perfect for a summer picnic.


Ghafar Qaisrani
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I'm not a big fan of spring rolls, but I really liked these. They're so fresh and flavorful.


Shaneez Dzvingwe
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These spring rolls are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


syed shahzaib ali shah
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I had some trouble finding rice paper wrappers at my local grocery store. I ended up ordering them online.


Fay Jones
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These spring rolls are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


Anwer ali Anwer ali
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed these spring rolls. They're so light and refreshing.


Sk Ontor
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These spring rolls are a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Given Mshimbeyi Mathe
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I love the variety of vegetables in these spring rolls. They're so colorful and nutritious.


Oniell Lacita
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The dipping sauce is what really makes these spring rolls special. It's so flavorful and addictive.


Eddie Tapia
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I've made these spring rolls several times now, and they're always a hit. My friends and family love them!


Anns Ali
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These spring rolls are perfect for a light lunch or dinner. They're also great for parties.


Blantina Chapeta
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the recipe. The spring rolls were still delicious.


Philip Maclennan
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The peanut sauce was a bit too spicy for me, but the rest of the dish was perfect.


Mulindwaherman Kamiat
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These spring rolls are so healthy and refreshing. I feel great about eating them.


Saqib Alikhan
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The rice paper wrappers were a bit tricky to work with at first, but I got the hang of it after a few tries.


arti
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I love how customizable these spring rolls are. I added some grilled shrimp and avocado to mine, and they were delicious!


J Tech
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These fresh spring rolls were a hit at my party! The Thai dipping sauce was the perfect complement to the light and refreshing flavors of the rolls.