Description
Thai fried spring rolls are a crispy and savory delight, perfect for an appetizer or snack. They are packed with a flavorful blend of vegetables, vermicelli noodles, and optional shrimp, all wrapped in a thin pastry shell fried to golden perfection. Serve with sweet chili sauce for dipping, these spring rolls offer a crunchy exterior and a succulent, aromatic filling, making them an irresistible part of Thai cuisine enjoyed worldwide.
Ingredients
- 8-10 spring roll wrappers
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/2 cup cooked vermicelli noodles, chopped
- 1/2 cup cooked shrimp, chopped (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Egg, splash of water
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, carrots, and cabbage. Sauté until vegetables are soft.
- Stir in soy sauce, sugar, green onions, noodles, and shrimp. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until well combined. Let the mixture cool.
- Place a tablespoon of the filling on each spring roll wrapper. Fold in the edges and roll tightly. Seal the edge with the egg wash.
- Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the spring rolls until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with sweet chili sauce.
Notes
Wrapper Selection: Use spring roll wrappers made of wheat for the best results.
Preventing Sogginess: To avoid soggy spring rolls, ensure that the filling is not too moist.
Wrapping Technique: Wrap the spring rolls tightly to prevent oil from seeping in during frying. Ensure that the edges are sealed well, using a bit of water or a flour paste to secure them.
Frying Temperature: Maintain the oil temperature at around 350°F (175°C). If the oil is too hot, the wrappers will burn before the inside is hot; if it's too low, the rolls will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
- Prep Time: 40min
- Cook Time: 10min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fry
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 160kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg