Fresh Spring Rolls With Thai Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• 6 springs roll wrappers , available in Asian markets
• 1 cup shredded leaf lettuce
• 12 medium shrimp , cooked and shelled
• 0.5 cups peeled , seeded, chopped cucumber
• 1 medium carrot , julienned
• 0.33 cups chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

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