# Shanghai Pork and Shrimp Spring Rolls
Shanghai Pork and Shrimp Spring Rolls, a distinctive delicacy with a legacy spanning centuries, have captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. This tantalizing dish, originating from the vibrant metropolis of Shanghai, is a harmonious blend of savory flavors and textures, showcasing the culinary artistry of Chinese cuisine. Each spring roll encases a delectable filling of succulent pork, tender shrimp, and an assortment of aromatic vegetables, all meticulously wrapped in a crispy golden wrapper.
Whether served as an appetizer or a main course, these spring rolls promise an explosion of taste with every bite. The crispy wrapper yields to reveal a tender filling, where the savory pork and shrimp harmonize perfectly with the crunch of vegetables. The addition of soy sauce, Chinese rice wine, and sesame oil imparts a distinct umami flavor, while a hint of ginger and garlic adds a touch of piquancy.
These Shanghai Pork and Shrimp Spring Rolls are not only a culinary delight but also a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Shanghai. The article offers two variations of this classic dish - one featuring a traditional wrapper made from scratch, and the other using store-bought spring roll wrappers for convenience. Both methods yield equally delicious results, catering to the preferences and skill level of home cooks.
So, embark on a culinary adventure and recreate this iconic dish in your own kitchen. With detailed instructions and step-by-step guidance, the article ensures a hassle-free cooking experience. Prepare to impress your family and friends with these mouthwatering Shanghai Pork and Shrimp Spring Rolls, a dish that promises to tantalize taste buds and transport you to the bustling streets of Shanghai.
LUMPIA SHANGHAI RECIPE (FILIPINO FRIED SPRING ROLLS)
Recipe video above: The best lumpia recipe made with ground pork, shrimp, and vegetables. Golden-crispy with moist and flavorful filling inside.
Provided by Mella
Categories Appetizer
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine all seasoning ingredients in a bowl. Stir until sugar and salt is dissolved.
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, pork, egg, garlic, onion, garlic, egg, Chinese celery, and carrots. Pour seasoning and mix all together by hand until well combined. Fry 1 tbsp of the mixture in hot oil. Taste and adjust salt/pepper accordingly.
- Spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon of the lumpia mixture and place it on the spring roll wrapper. Gently but tightly wrap then seal with an egg wash or water (see video). Repeat 50 times!
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer. Fry 1 piece of lumpia to test out temperature. If it browns too quickly, lower heat to medium. If it doesn't sizzle then it's not hot enough. Fry the spring rolls in batches (DO NOT OVERCROWD) turning once or twice until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a cooling rack to keep it crispy. Eat it on its own or serve with sweet chili sauce!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 179 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PORK 'N' SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS
Give your appetizer table an Asian accent with these crisp spring rolls. The recipe makes a big batch, so guests can enjoy seconds!-Debbie Terenzini-Wilkerson, Lusby, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h25m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook pork over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, shrimp, mushrooms and onions. , In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch, soy sauce, water, garlic powder and oil until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat., Position a wonton wrapper with one point toward you. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Place 2 heaping teaspoons of filling in the center of wrapper. Fold bottom corner over filling; fold sides toward center over filling. Roll toward the remaining point. Moisten top corner with water; press to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry spring rolls, a few at a time, for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with sweet-and-sour sauce.
Nutrition Facts :
SHANGHAI PORK AND SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS
I decided to make another variation on classic spring rolls other than mine that I've been using and chose this recipe based on ingredients used. The recipe comes from A. Nguyen "Asian Dumplings". Although her recipes calls for 18-20 spring rolls, I find 18 better than 20 unless you increase the ingredient amount a bit more or prefer thinner spring rolls. I have altered the recipe somewhat to make it easier for my own cooking method and taste. There are several variations on shaping spring rolls and I've decided to use a method that may be easiest to work for most people. Tastes wonderful with Sweet and Sour Sauce, Recipe #447509 I've posted from the same book.
Provided by Rinshinomori
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 18-20 spring rolls
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, soy sauce, pork, and shrimp in a bowl and stir. Set aside.
- In a bowl, rehydrate shitake mushrooms in hot water just enough to cover until softened. Depending on mushrooms used this can take anywhere between 15-30 minutes to soften. Reserve the liquid for dissolving cornstarch. Cut off the stem and cut into very thin match stick pieces.
- In a small cup dissolve 1 1/2 T cornstarch with 3 T of reserved mushroom soaking liquid. This will be used to thicken the filling mixture.
- Heat 1 1/2 T oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and add ginger and garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned and add pork and shrimp mixture. Stir constantly to separate the pork pieces and shrimp into nuggets and cook for about 2 minutes. Do not overcook. Transfer to a dish.
- Add the remaining 1 1/2 T oil to the skillet on medium high heat. Add shitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes stirring constantly. Return the pork and shrimp mixture to the skillet and stir to combine. Lower the heat and give the cornstarch mixture a stir and pour over the filling. Cook for about 30 seconds to bind the mixture. Transfer to a bowl to cool completely.
- In a small cup combine 1 T cornstarch with 1/2 C water to seal spring roll skin.
- Lay a spring roll skin on the work surface making sure one of the pointy corner is facing you. Put about 2 T of filling slightly below the center towards you and form into log shape using your fingers.
- Lift the bottom edge towards you up and over the filling tucking the point under it. Fold in the sides and brush the upper edges with cornstarch and water mixture. Roll away from you (bottom up) to seal. Set the finished rolls seam side down on the baking sheet covered with wax paper or aluminum foil and keep covered with a kitchen towel to prevent drying.
- Heat 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet over medium high to about 350F degrees. Slide in a few spring rolls and fry, turning as needed for about 3 minutes or until golden brown and very crisp.
- Remove from the oil and drain. Continue with the remaining rolls. To serve, cut diagonally in half. Serve with a vinegar or dipping sauce of your choice.
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.
LUMPIA - FILIPINO SHRIMP AND PORK EGG ROLLS
The traditional Filipino egg roll is small in size, but big on taste. More shrimp can be added to your taste, or omitted altogether. They can also be frozen for later consumption. Serve with store-bought sweet and sour sauce or spring roll sauce (available in Asian grocery stores).
Provided by Elise
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls Egg Roll Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 75
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix the ground pork, shrimp, onion, carrots, green onions, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and MSG in a bowl until well combined.
- Pull a wrapper off the stack, and cover the remaining wrappers with a damp cloth. Place the wrapper on a work surface. Place a thin line, about the width of your little finger, across one side of the wrapper, 1/2 inch from the edge of the wrapper. Roll the wrapper tightly around the filling, and seal the edges with egg white. Repeat making rolls with the remaining wrappers and filling, and cut the rolls into thirds.
- Heat the oil in a heavy pan or deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Deep-fry 3 or 4 lumpia at a time, turning once, until the rolls float and turn golden brown, about 3 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 115.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
Tips:
- Prep the Ingredients: Make sure all the ingredients are prepped and measured before you start cooking. This will help streamline the process and ensure you don't miss anything.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your spring rolls. Use fresh vegetables, meat, and seafood for the best flavor.
- Don't Overfill the Spring Roll Wrappers: Be careful not to overfill the spring roll wrappers, as this can make them difficult to roll and seal properly.
- Seal the Spring Rolls Tightly: To prevent the spring rolls from unravelling during frying, make sure to seal them tightly. You can use a little water or egg wash to help seal the edges.
- Fry the Spring Rolls in Hot Oil: Heat the oil to a high temperature before frying the spring rolls. This will help them cook quickly and evenly.
- Drain the Spring Rolls on Paper Towels: After frying, drain the spring rolls on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
Conclusion:
The Shanghai pork and shrimp spring rolls are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a crispy exterior and a flavorful filling, these spring rolls are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. The combination of pork, shrimp, vegetables, and spices creates a unique and satisfying taste experience. You can customize the spring rolls to your liking by adjusting the ingredients or adding your favorite dipping sauce. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and sure to impress your friends and family.
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