Thai Spring Rolls
These spring rolls are easy, colorful, and tasty! They make a great appetizer or side dish to bring to an event or make with the family.
- Prep Time25 min
- Total Time25 min
- Yield6 servings
- Serving Size1 serving
- Energy75 cal
Ingredients
For spring rolls
- 6 spring roll wrappers (available in Asian markets)
- 12 medium shrimp, cooked and shelled or 1.5 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 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)
Method
Preparation
1
In a bowl of cool water, soak a wrapper until limp. Lay wrapper out flat.
2
Place 1/6 of each ingredient down middle of wrapper, starting with lettuce.
3
Fold over each end and tightly roll the wrapper, as if making a burrito. Moisten at seam; press to close.
4
Lay rolls on plate, cover with moist paper towel and refrigerate until ready to serve. Then serve with Quick Thai Dipping Sauce or peanut sauce.
5
To make the Quick Thai dipping sauce, combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
These are very versatile. Fill them up with vegetables and a protein of your choice! We recommend adding tofu or avocado for vegetarians. If you are gluten-free, you must check if there is gluten in your soy sauce.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1 serving
- Amount per serving
- Calories75
- % Daily Value*Standard DV
- Total Fat0.3 g78 g0.38%
- Sodium290 mg2300 mg12.61%
- Total Carbohydrate12.8 g275 g4.65%
- Dietary Fiber0.5 g28 g1.79%
- Protein3.5 g50 g7%
- Calcium14.5 mg1300 mg1.12%
- Iron0.5 mg18 mg2.78%
