Spring Rolls with Thai Dipping Sauce

Healthy and delicious!

Fresh rolls are healthy and delicious, and the fruity tamarind sauce adds super flavor character. Thai-style fresh rolls are called po lia which is a Chinese word, so this is Chinese style which became popular in Thailand

About

This version is typically what you find in Thailand. Don't be afraid to pop them in the microwave and serve warm. Vegetarians can easily leave out the pork and shrimp, and use shiitake or other mushroom. Though we did not use them in this recipe, often beanthread noodles are added to fresh spring rolls. Just soak for 5-7 minutes, and add a small amount to the mix. Also see: recipe for fried spring rolls.

Ingredients

1 package spring roll wrappers
1/2 cup pork loin, steamed in stacked steamer, then thinly sliced
1/2 cup steamed prawns, thinly sliced

Directions

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

Examples of rolls

They look so yummy!

Yummy recipe