How to Make Spring Rolls - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spring rolls are a delicious and versatile dish that originated from Southeast Asia. They are a popular appetizer or snack, appreciated for their light and fresh flavors. These crispy, fried rolls are typically filled with a combination of vegetables, vermicelli noodles, and sometimes meat or seafood.

What makes spring rolls so unique is their ability to accommodate a wide variety of ingredients, allowing for endless flavor combinations. Whether you prefer a vegetarian option filled w...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces dry soy vermicelli
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 ounces mushrooms, drained and chopped
  • ¾ (4 ounce) can small shrimp, drained and chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 2 ounces crabmeat
  • 3 ounces bean sprouts
  • 2 pinches ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 20 rice wrappers (6.5 inch diameter)
  • 1 quart oil for deep frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 - spring rolls

  • Soak the vermicelli 30 minutes in warm water; drain.
  • In a large bowl, mix the vermicelli, eggs, onion, mushrooms, shrimp, pork, vegetable oil, carrot, crabmeat, bean sprouts, pepper, soy sauce, fish sauce and garlic.
  • One by one, moisten the rice wrappers with a damp tea towel and fill with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the vermicelli mixture. Roll the wrappers, and allow them to set for 30 minutes.
  • In a large saucepan, heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Fry the spring rolls one or two at a time until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Nutrition

    161 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 268mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 141mg