How to Make Fresh Spring Rolls With Thai Dipping Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spring rolls are a popular Asian dish that is loved for its fresh and light flavors. These Fresh Spring Rolls with Thai Dipping Sauce are a perfect appetizer or snack to enjoy, especially during the warmer months. This dish is not only delicious but also incredibly healthy, as it is filled with an assortment of fresh vegetables and herbs.

The star of these spring rolls is the Thai Dipping Sauce, which is a tangy and slightly spicy sauce that pairs perfectly with the fresh flavors of t...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 6

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

    59 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 168mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 110mg