Fresh Spring Rolls With Thai Dipping Sauce

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

Ingredients:

• 6
  
  spring roll wrappers (available in Asian markets)


• 12
  
  medium shrimp, cooked and shelled


• 1 cup
  
  shredded leaf lettuce


• 1/3 cup
  
  chopped cilantro


• 1/2 cup
  
  peeled, seeded, chopped cucumber


• 1 medium
  
  carrot, julienned


• Quick Thai Dipping Sauce:


• 1 tablespoon
  
  light soy sauce


• 1 tablespoon
  
  white-wine vinegar or rice vinegar


• 3 tablespoons
  
  mirin


• 1/4 teaspoon
  
  grated ginger root
  
  (optional)

Directions:

• In a bowl with cold water and soak a wrapper until limp. Lay wrapper flat. Show 1/6 of each ingredient from the middle of the shell with salad. Fold each end and tightly roll the wrapper around the contents as if a burrito . Moisten the seam; Press to close .


• Place on a plate , cover with damp paper towel and refrigerate until ready to serve . Then cut in two and serve with Quick Thai Dipping Sauce , under or peanut sauce.


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

Fresh Spring Rolls With Thai Dipping Sauce