Ahhh Spring Rolls 🥢🥬—crispy, fresh, and versatile! They can be fried for that golden crunch or fresh (Vietnamese-style) for a light, healthy snack or appetizer. Here’s a guide for both styles.
🥢 Classic Fried Spring Rolls
Makes ~12 rolls
Ingredients
- 12 spring roll wrappers (thin pastry sheets)
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- ½ cup grated carrot
- ½ cup bean sprouts (optional)
- ½ cup cooked protein (shrimp, chicken, pork, or tofu)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the filling
- Heat a little oil in a skillet.
- Sauté garlic briefly, then add cabbage, carrot, bean sprouts, and protein.
- Stir-fry 2–3 minutes.
- Add soy sauce, sesame oil, salt & pepper. Cool slightly.
- Assemble spring rolls
- Lay a wrapper on a flat surface (corner toward you, forming a diamond shape).
- Place 2–3 tbsp filling near the bottom corner.
- Fold bottom over filling, fold sides in, and roll tightly. Seal edge with water.
- Fry
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Fry rolls 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve
- Serve with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, or peanut sauce.
🥗 Fresh (Vietnamese) Spring Rolls
Ingredients
- Rice paper wrappers
- Lettuce leaves
- Fresh herbs (mint, basil, cilantro)
- Cooked shrimp, chicken, or tofu
- Vermicelli noodles, cooked
- Julienned vegetables: carrot, cucumber, bell pepper
Instructions
- Soak rice paper in warm water until soft.
- Lay on a flat surface and layer lettuce, noodles, protein, herbs, and veggies.
- Fold bottom, then sides, and roll tightly.
- Serve with hoisin-peanut sauce or nuoc cham (Vietnamese dipping sauce).
🔥 Pro Tips
- Do not overfill: Easier to roll and prevents tearing.
- Fried version: Keep wrappers slightly damp; too wet = soggy, too dry = cracks.
- Fresh version: Serve immediately; rice paper dries fast.
- Variation: Add avocado, mango, or sprouts for extra flavor.
If you want, I can give you a restaurant-style crispy fried spring roll recipe with an extra-crunchy wrapper and a sweet chili dipping sauce that’s addictive 🥢✨.
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