Here’s a classic Spring Roll recipe—crispy, flavorful, and perfect as an appetizer or snack. You can make them vegetarian or fill them with meat or shrimp.
Crispy Spring Rolls
Ingredients (about 12 rolls)
For the filling:
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup bean sprouts
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp grated ginger
- ½ cup cooked protein (optional: shrimp, chicken, or pork)
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For wrapping:
- 12 spring roll wrappers (rice paper or wheat-based, depending on preference)
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing, optional if using wheat wrappers)
For frying (or baking):
- Vegetable oil for deep frying or brushing if baking
Instructions
- Prepare the filling
- In a skillet over medium heat, add a small amount of oil.
- Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
- Add cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, and green onions. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add cooked protein if using, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let cool slightly.
- Assemble the rolls
- Lay a wrapper on a flat surface.
- Place 2–3 tbsp of filling near the bottom edge.
- Fold bottom over filling, fold sides in, and roll tightly toward the top. Seal with a dab of beaten egg or water.
- Cook the rolls
To fry:- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry spring rolls in batches until golden brown, 2–3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
To bake (healthier option): - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place rolls on a baking sheet, brush with oil, and bake 15–20 minutes until golden, flipping halfway through.
- Serve
- Serve hot with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, or hoisin sauce.
💡 Tips:
- Don’t overfill the wrappers, or they may burst while cooking.
- For vegetarian rolls, add mushrooms, bell peppers, or tofu.
- Spring rolls freeze well before cooking; just bake or fry straight from frozen.
If you want, I can also give a slow-cooker style spring roll filling recipe that makes prep faster and the vegetables extra flavorful.
Do you want me to do that?
