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Thai Vegetable Spring Rolls Recipe

Thai vegetable spring rolls on a banana leaf with spicy dipping sauce.
Thai vegetable spring rolls with easy image instructions and a variety of dipping sauce options—ideal as a vegan snack or appetizer.
Praew
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cuisine Thai
Course Appetizer, Snack
Serving Size 10 people

Ingredients

  • 1 pack spring roll wrappers, see notes
  • 4 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp white sugar
  • 1 1/3 cups carrots, julienned
  • 3 cups Chinese cabbage, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
  • 1/4 cup cloud ear mushrooms, soaked & chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs, see notes

Instructions

PREPARE THE VEGETABLES

  • Begin by placing dried mushrooms in a bowl of water. Let them soak until they’re fully rehydrated and supple, approx 20 minutes. If you’re using glass noodles, soak them as well.
  • Prep your veggies. Julienne the carrots, finely shred the cabbage, mince garlic, rinse your bean sprouts, and after soaking finely slice the mushrooms.

COOK THE FILLING

  • Warm your pan and add oil, toss in chopped garlic and fry until golden. Add white pepper, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar, stirring well to combine.
  • Add your mix of vegetables. Stir them into the sauce, coating each veggie. Cook until they reach that point of crunch-yet-tender texture.
  • Transfer to a colander and let excess juice drain. Allow the vegetable filling to cool down before rolling.

HOW TO ROLL SPRING ROLLS

  • Prepare your ‘glue’. Either beat an egg in a mixing bowl or mix all-purpose flour with water at a 1:1 ratio.
  • Once the filling has cooled, lay out a spring roll wrapper on a clean surface. Scoop a generous amount of your cooked vegetables mix onto the wrapper, positioning it between the middle and the bottom.
  • Roll the wrapper over the filling, and push back the filling to make it tight.
  • Fold the sides of the wrapper towards the center.
  • Firmly roll upwards and as you complete the roll, dab the final edge of the wrapper with your egg ‘glue’.
  • Repeat and make sure all your vegetable rolls are firm.

DEEP-FRY SPRING ROLLS

  • Pour oil into a deep pan or wok and heat to 350°F (175°C). Fry the spring rolls for about 2–3 minutes on each side, or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Use tongs to turn them gently. The filling should be hot and the wrapper crispy, not overly browned.
  • Remove the rolls from the oil and let them rest on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve with a dipping sauce of your choice.

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • This recipe yields approx 10 large spring rolls. The nutrition is calculated on 1 large spring roll.
  • Spring roll wrappers: The wrappers come in different sizes, and might be labeled spring roll pasty, wrappers, skins, or shells. A good brand is "Spring Home" which can be found in the freezer section at Asian grocery stores. I usually go for 8-inch or larger, but you can use 6-inch wrappers for mini spring rolls. They're a breeze to thaw and ready to roll straight from the package. It's best to use them shortly after thawing! To prevent them from drying out, keep them under a damp towel while rolling.
  • Eggs: Use eggs or all-purpose flour with water at a 1:1 ratio - This is the "glue" for sealing the wrappers.
  • How to make these gluten-free: For gluten-free spring rolls, swap out the soy sauce for a gluten-free alternative like Tamari. Additionally, you'll want to use gluten-free wrappers. If you're not pressed for time, you can make gluten-free wrappers yourself.
Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1738IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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