SHANGHAI SPRING ROLLS (OR EGG ROLLS)
When I had my restaurant my customers said these were the best they ever had. The recipe is adapted from "The Chinese Menu Cookbook" by Joanne Hush and Peter Wong. In case anyone is interested, the difference between an egg roll and a spring roll is the wrapper. Spring rolls use a very light, delicate wrapper that requires a lot of care to keep from getting holes poked in it. Egg roll wrappers are an egg noodle dough, exactly the same as wonton wrappers but larger in size. This filling can be used with either. The secret is to squeeze out the moisture after cooling so it doesn't soak through the wrapper during deep frying. They should be deep fried at relatively cool temperature (325° - 350°F) until about half cooked. Then either refrigerate or freeze until ready to serve. Finish the deep frying at 375; this double process insures a well cooked, hot inside with a golden brown crispy outside. (Defrost if frozen). Warning: use only raw pork, chicken and shrimp or you will be very disappointed with the results. It's tempting to buy cooked TT shrimp but resist the temptation!
Provided by tgobbi
Categories Chinese
Time 1h30m
Yield 12-14 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Use the highest flame for the stir frying process.
- Stir fry pork in 2 T oil until no longer pink; add chicken& do the same thing.
- Follow with shrimp.
- Remove to a sieve.
- Add a little more oil to the wok if needed and stir fry the scallions for a few seconds, then add the mushrooms& cabbage; stir fry to wilt cabbage, 2- 3 minutes.
- Stir in sauce.
- When it boils, thicken it with the binder.
- Stir cooked meats back in, followed by sesame oil.
- Set aside to drain and cool.
- Assemble in skins using beaten egg to seal.
- Deep fry at about 325°F until half cooked.
- (Can be frozen at this point. Defrost before continuing).
- When ready to serve, deep fry at 375 until golden brown and crisp.
- Blot well on paper towels.
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The Dancing Friends4
d_the@gmail.comThese spring rolls were amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.
HAMZA GAMING
gaming_hamza1@aol.comThe spring rolls fell apart when I tried to fry them. I think I didn't roll them tightly enough.
Mashego Kholofelo
m.k@gmail.comThese spring rolls were a bit bland for my taste. I think they needed more seasoning.
Gaming acount
gacount@yahoo.comI've made these spring rolls several times now and they always turn out great. They're a great way to use up leftover veggies.
Sabitra Khatri
sabitrak@gmail.comThese spring rolls were delicious! I especially liked the dipping sauce.
Chris Farrington
cfarrington32@aol.comThe spring rolls were good, but they weren't as crispy as I would have liked. I think I didn't fry them long enough.
ruthann sullivan
ruthann_sullivan@gmail.comThese spring rolls were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I used too much oil when I was frying them.
Samie Liz
s_liz@yahoo.comI made these spring rolls with my kids and they had a blast. It was a great way to spend time together and the spring rolls turned out great.
Amy Ndaw
n-a11@gmail.comThese spring rolls were the perfect appetizer for my party. They were easy to make and they were a big hit with my guests.
talat bugti
talat-bugti@gmail.comI've never made spring rolls before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.
Corrie Ostermiller
ostermiller_corrie@gmail.comThese spring rolls were amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Alauddin Sheikh
a@hotmail.comThe spring rolls fell apart when I tried to fry them. I think I didn't roll them tightly enough.
Jm Joy
j_jm63@gmail.comThese spring rolls were a bit bland for my taste. I think they needed more seasoning.
Eskinder Lemma
l_eskinder15@yahoo.comI made these spring rolls for my family and they loved them. They were easy to make and they tasted great.
Atshan Sadiq
sadiq.a@gmail.comThese spring rolls were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the wrapper was crispy. I especially liked the dipping sauce.
Ad Arpon
ad.arpon@gmail.comI've made these spring rolls several times now and they always turn out great. They're a great way to use up leftover veggies and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Anastacia Adams
adams_a@gmail.comThese spring rolls were a hit at my party! They were crispy and flavorful, and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again.