Fresh Spring Rolls With Thai Dipping Sauce Recipe
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Fresh Spring Rolls With Thai Dipping Sauce

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
"Science says: Shrimp is a good low-fat, high-protein substitute for meat and does not raise cholesterol."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (61)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. To make the Quick Thai Dipping Sauce, combine all ingredients in a small bowl.

Footnotes

  • Copyright 2004 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 59 | Total Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2009 by Joe   view full review
The spring roll wrappers needed should be specified more clearly. There are two types of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2008 by y_chromosome   view full review
I make these all the time for a quick, light dinner. My favorite dip is quick peanut sauce -...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2006 by MOLLE888   view full review
These spring rolls are awesome! It's always a little nerve-wracking to be the first person to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2007 by Rik Kakareko   view full review
Great recipe! Maesri spring roll sauce is ideal for fried and fresh spring rolls. Add a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2007 by D-LITE   view full review
I love the freshness of this dish, however I changed a few things. I used mixed greens...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2007 by Jo&Dan   view full review
Very yummy! I'm Thai and I found this to taste similar to what my mother would make. I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2008 by Gina   view full review
This sounds very simalar to the spring rolls I make. I use cellephane/bean thread noodles,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2007 by pinkypink   view full review
These were great, just like my local Thai restaurant. I bought the spring roll wrappers in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2008 by Yummy 4 Tummy   view full review
Yummy! They tasted just like I had ordered them at a Thai restaurant! I made the rolls...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2007 by SLJ6   view full review
I'm going to say that this was just ok...I forgot to put in the lettuce and my cilantro went...

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