Thai Fresh Rolls

This fresh rolls is very simple and healthy. It is a great finger food for parties and potlucks as an appetizer. A perfect substitute for salad and fried spring roll. Fresh rolls are also a terrific snack for any time of the day or night. As a bonus, they're very healthy - low in both calories and fat.

Ingredients:

spring roll wrappers         – 4 no (available in Asian markets)

Shredded leaf lettuce          – ½ cup

Chopped cilantro                 – ½ cup

Chopped English cucumber     – ½ cup

Sweet basil                       – 2 tbsp.

Shredded carrot                     – ¼ cup

Chopped  tofu                       –  ¼ cup

Bean sprouts                        – ½ cup

Soy sauce                          – 1tbsp

Rice vinegar                        – 1 tsp

Finely chopped thai chilies    – 1tsp

Sugar                                – ½ tsp

Method:

• In a cup, stir together the soy sauce, vinegar, chopped Thai chilies and sugar. Keep aside.
•  Place all other ingredients for the fresh rolls in a large mixing bowl and drizzle the soy sauce mixture over. Toss to mix.
• In a bowl of cool water, soak a wrapper until limp. Start by submerging one wrapper into the water. Wait for a minute. It should soften after 30 seconds.
• Remove the wrapper and place on a clean surface plate.

•  For Rolling:starting with lettuce,Place a heaping tablespoon of roll ingredients toward the bottom of the wrapper. Spread out the ingredients horizontally (in the shape of a fresh roll).
•  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
• To serve, place your platter or bowl of rolls on the table along with the Thai chili  sauce. Eat with your fingers and lots of napkins. Enjoy!