Crispy Spring Rolls Recipe

Dainty miniature spring rolls make delicious snacks or perfect party finger food.

 

Ingredients

  • fresh bean sprouts - 50g

  • spring onions - 2, shredded

  • young spinach leaves - 30g

  • fresh coriander - 1 tbsp, chopped

  • mangetouts - 50g, shredded

  • fresh root ginger - 1 tsp, grated

  • carrot - 50g, shredded

  • fresh mint - 2 tbsp, chopped

  • rice vermicelli noodles - 30g

  • peanut oil

  • egg white - 1, lightly beaten

  • light soy sauce - 2 tbsp

  • spring roll wrappers - 24 pieces, 5 inch square

For the dipping sauce

  • fresh red chilies - 2, seeded and chopped

  • sugar - 4 tbsp

  • rice vinegar - 50ml

Method

  • First, make the dipping sauce. Place the vinegar and sugar small pan with 2 tbsp water.

  • Heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then boil rapidly until it forms a light syrup. Stir in the chilies and leave to cool.

  • Soak the noodles according to the package instructions. rinse and drain well. Snip the noodles into short lengths.

  • Heat a wok until hot, add 1 tbsp oil and stir-fry the onions and ginger, cook for few second. Then add in the mangetouts and carrot, stir for 3 minutes.

  • Add the bean sprouts, mint, coriander, spinach, noodle, soy sauce and stir-fry for another minute. Set aside.

  • Place a spring roll wrapper on the flat surface, put a spoonful of filling in the middle, then fold to encase the filling.

  • Fold in each side, then roll up tightly. Brush the end with beaten egg white to seal. Repeat the same step for the remaining filling.

  • Half-fill a wok with oil and heat to 180˚C, deep-fry the spring rolls in batches for 3 minutes until golden and crisp. Drain on kitchen paper.

  • Serve hot with the dipping sauce. Makes 24 rolls.

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