TROPICAL SPRING ROLLS WITH CHILE SAUCE

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Categories     Appetizer     Fry     Shrimp     Hot Pepper     Cilantro     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

For chile sauce
1 cup Asian sweet chile sauce* (preferably Mae Ploy brand)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon palm sugar* or packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh hot chile (such as Thai or serrano, preferably red), including seeds
For spring rolls
1 1/2 lb shrimp in shell, peeled, deveined, and coarsely chopped (1/2-inch pieces)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 teaspoon salt
8 Chinese spring roll wrappers*
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
About 1 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Make chile sauce:
  • Stir together sauce ingredients in a bowl until just combined. Chill, covered.
  • Make spring rolls:
  • Stir together shrimp, cilantro, and salt.
  • Put 1 spring roll wrapper on a work surface with a corner nearest you, keeping remaining wrappers covered with plastic wrap. Spread 1/2 cup shrimp mixture across wrapper, 3 inches from bottom corner, to form a 4-inch log, leaving a 1 1/4-inch border at each end. Fold bottom corner over filling, then fold in side corners and roll up snugly to enclose shrimp. Stir together water and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth, then brush seams with mixture to seal. Transfer roll, seam side down, to a baking sheet lined with wax paper and keep covered with plastic wrap. Make more spring rolls in same manner, transferring to baking sheet as formed.
  • Heat 1/4 inch oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then fry 2 or 3 spring rolls, seam sides down, until golden, about 2 minutes. Turn over and fry until other side is golden, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Fry remaining spring rolls in same manner. Halve and serve hot or warm with sauce.

devi Magar
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These spring rolls are the perfect way to start a meal.


Fortunate Mavuna
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These spring rolls are now a staple in my kitchen.


Mazurah Robinson
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These spring rolls are a healthy and delicious snack.


Ruth Amoit
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I love the bright and colorful vegetables in these spring rolls.


Tepaku Tomo
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These spring rolls are a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


dill jaly
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I've never made spring rolls before, but these were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Leticia Quindara Crawford
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These spring rolls are so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of the sweet and savory flavors.


Subarna Thapa
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I made these spring rolls for my family and they loved them. They're a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Chadwick Chapman
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These spring rolls are delicious! The dipping sauce is the perfect complement.


Ahmaad khan
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I love these spring rolls! They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Nyesiga Isaiah
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These spring rolls are the perfect appetizer for any party. They're light and refreshing, and the dipping sauce is delicious.


Lewis Droid
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I've made these spring rolls several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Melissa Jischke
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These spring rolls were amazing! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.