Best 5 Spring Rolls My Mothers Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to Southeast Asia and discover the delectable flavors of spring rolls, a popular appetizer or snack. These savory delights, also known as summer rolls or fresh rolls, are a versatile dish enjoyed across various cultures. With their vibrant colors, crisp textures, and tantalizing fillings, spring rolls are a true feast for the senses. This article presents a collection of spring roll recipes that capture the essence of this beloved dish, offering a range of flavors and cooking techniques to suit every palate. From traditional Vietnamese spring rolls to innovative fusion variations, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and skills to create these culinary masterpieces in your own kitchen.

**Recipes included:**

* **Traditional Vietnamese Spring Rolls:** Experience the authentic flavors of Vietnam with these classic spring rolls, featuring a combination of pork, shrimp, and vegetables wrapped in translucent rice paper.
* **Vegetarian Spring Rolls:** Delight in a meatless alternative with these vibrant vegetarian spring rolls, filled with an array of colorful vegetables, herbs, and rice noodles.
* **Crispy Fried Spring Rolls:** Indulge in a crispy twist on the classic spring roll, featuring a golden-brown exterior and a flavorful filling of your choice, whether it's chicken, beef, or vegetables.
* **Air Fryer Spring Rolls:** Enjoy a healthier version of spring rolls with this air fryer recipe, achieving a crispy texture without the added oil.
* **Spring Roll Salad:** Transform your spring rolls into a refreshing salad, combining fresh spring roll fillings with a variety of greens, herbs, and a tangy dressing.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPRING ROLL RECIPE



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Recipe video above. Everybody's favourite Spring Rolls, made at home! Nothing like the ones at suburban Chinese takeout joints with unidentifiable mushy fillings and overly greasy. These are shatteringly crisp and golden, just like they should be, and you will actually be able to taste the filling!

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Starter

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tbsp oil
2 garlic cloves (, finely chopped or minced)
400 g / 13 oz pork mince ((ground pork), or chicken or turkey)
6 dried shiitake mushrooms soaked in boiling water OR 8 fresh ((Note 1))
1 1/2 cups shredded carrot ((1 large or 2 small))
1 1/2 cups (heaped) bean sprouts
1 1/2 cups (packed) shredded green cabbage ((any type is fine))
1 tsp cornflour / cornstarch
1 1/2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
2 tsp soy sauce ((light or all purpose is best, dark is also ok))
15 - 20 spring roll wrappers, defrosted (21.5 cm / 8" squares) OR 35 - 40 small spring roll wrappers (Note 2), or Egg Roll wrappers to make Egg Rolls (Note 6)
2 tsp cornflour (for sealing rolls)
1 tbsp water (for sealing rolls)
Oil for frying (I use vegetable) OR oil spray for baking (I use canola)
2 tsp cornflour/ cornstarch
2 tbsp water
½ cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup brown sugar ((adjust to taste))
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
2 tsp soy sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet or wok over high heat. Add garlic, stir quickly, then add pork. Cook, breaking it up as you go, until it turns white.
  • Add carrot, bean sprouts, cabbage and mushrooms. Cook for 3 minutes or until vegetables are wilted. Add cornflour, soy sauce and Oyster sauce, cook for 1 minute until the liquid is gone. The Filling should not be watery, it should be kind of sticky (watery filling = soggy spring rolls = ? ).
  • Cool Filling (super speedy: spread on tray, refrigerate 5 minutes). (Hot filling = spring rolls burst open = ? )
  • Mix cornflour and water in a small bowl (for sealing the rolls).
  • Carefully peel off one spring roll wrapper, keep the others covered under a damp tea towel.
  • Place the wrapper with the SMOOTH SIDE DOWN (Note 3) in a diamond position. Place a very heaped dessert spoon of filling on the bottom. Roll up halfway, fold sides in, then finish rolling. Use cornflour sludge to seal. (Watch VIDEO below). They should be about 12 cm / 5" long, 2.5cm / 1" wide once wrapped.
  • Pour enough oil in a wok or large saucepan (Note 4) so it is double the height of the spring rolls. Heat on medium high until hot - stick a bamboo chopstick or wooden spoon handle in, if rapid bubbles appear, then it's hot enough.
  • Carefully place spring rolls in the oil (about 4 - 5 at a time) and cook, turning occasionally, until deep golden - around 1 1/2 - 2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Repeat with remaining spring rolls. Serve while hot with Sweet and Sour Sauce!
  • Place spring rolls on a rack and place the rack on a tray. Spray very generously with oil all over (use canola or other natural oil). Bake at 200C/400F (standard) or 180C/350F (fan / convection) for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and crispy - no need to turn.
  • Combine ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to simmer, stirring regularly, then simmer until it thickens to taste (about 3 - 5 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 75 g, Calories 176 kcal

FRESH SPRING ROLLS



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These Fresh Spring Rolls are even better than you'd find at a restaurant, and they're easy to make and healthy!

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course     Side Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package spring roll rice wrappers (, found in the Asian foods section at the grocery store)
1 package vermicelli rice noodles (, found in the Asian foods section at the grocery store)
2 mangos (, peeled and sliced into thin strips)
1 large carrot (, peeled and shredded or sliced into thin strips)
1 large English cucumber (, peeled and thinly sliced)
1 pound small, cooked shrimp (, deveined, tails removed, or substitute chicken)
1 bunch fresh mint leaves
1 bunch fresh basil leaves
1 bunch fresh cilantro
3/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1/3 cup peanut butter (, smooth or crunchy)
1/2 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon hoisin sauce

Steps:

  • Cook vermicelli noodles in boiling water, for just a few minutes, according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Gather all topping ingredients together, including chopped veggies, herbs, cooked shrimp.
  • Add about 1 inch of water to a large, deep dish, or pie pan. Place one rice wrapper into the water and let soak for just 10-15 seconds. It should still feel pretty firm as you remove it and lay it on your counter or plate.
  • (It will soften up as you add the filling ingredients, but If you let it soak for too long it will get too soft and will tear when you roll it up.)
  • Layer 1-2 slices of each veggie, a few shrimp, a few leaves of each herb and a pinch of noodles on the 1/3 of the spring roll that is closest to you.
  • Fold the sides of the spring roll in over the ingredients. Then pull the side closest to you up and over the ingredients, sealing everything together tightly, and rolling it up like a burrito.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 36 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY SPRING ROLLS



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Easily customizable, spring rolls are a refreshing healthy snack or starter. Each variation below layers lean proteins, fiber-rich veggies, flavorful sauces, and fresh herbs. Serve spring rolls with lime or lemon wedges.

Provided by EatAndRun

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (8-ounce) round rice papers
¾ cup cooked rice vermicelli
4 ounces shredded cooked chicken
1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons tzatziki sauce

Steps:

  • Fill a 9-inch pie plate with warm water; dip 1 rice paper into the water. Transfer to a work surface and let stand for a few seconds to soften.
  • Snip cooked rice noodles. Arrange 3 tablespoons noodles across the lower 1/3 of the softened rice paper. Top with 1 ounce chicken, 1/4 cup cucumber, 1 tablespoon mint, and 1/2 tablespoon sauce. Fold and lightly press bottom edge of rice paper over filling, tucking it underneath as you roll away from you. Fold in sides and continue to roll up tightly. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 25.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

FRESH SPRING ROLLS



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This recipe for spring rolls is courtesy of chef Bobby Chinn and can be found in his cookbook, "Wild, Wild East."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound thin Vietnamese rice vermicelli
8 (8 1/2-inch) rice papers
8 large lettuce leaves, such as frisee, butter, or red oak
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 cup mint leaves
8 large shrimp, cooked, peeled, and halved lengthwise
24 fresh chives
Fish Sauce Dip (Nuoc Cham), for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Add vermicelli to boiling water and cook just until soft. Immediately transfer vermicelli to ice-water bath to cool. Drain and cover with a damp towel until ready to use.
  • Fill a clean spray bottle with water and mist the surface of the rice papers to moisten. Cover with a damp towel and set aside.
  • Place another damp towel on work surface. Lay one rice paper on top of towel. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom third of the rice paper and top with 1/8 of the vermicelli, cilantro, and mint leaves. Roll rice paper away from you, about halfway, pressing down to form a tight cylinder. Fold about 1 1/2 inches from each side over the filling.
  • Place 2 shrimp halves, cut sides down, over the crease. Top with 3 chives so that about 4 inches of the chives stick out at one end. Continue rolling rice paper away from you to form a cylinder. Seal edges with a little water. Repeat entire process with remaining rice papers and filling.
  • Cut rolls in half and serve with fish sauce dip.

MOTHER'S ROLLS



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These golden cloverleaf dinner rolls were one of my mother's specialties. We always looked forward to them on holidays and special occasions. -Patricia Baxter, Great Bend, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1-1/2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons salt
7 to 8 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, shortening, egg, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed until mixture has a spongy texture. Let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 3 portions. Let rest for 5 minutes. Divide each portion into 36 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball; place 3 balls in each greased muffin cup., Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients: Chop and measure all your ingredients before you start cooking to make the process smoother and faster.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your spring rolls the best flavor.
  • Don't overfill the spring rolls: Too much filling will make them difficult to roll and seal.
  • Be careful not to overcook the spring rolls: They should be cooked until they are golden brown and crispy, but not so long that they become dry.
  • Serve spring rolls with a dipping sauce: This is a great way to add extra flavor and moisture.

Conclusion:

Spring rolls are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack. They can be made with a variety of fillings and sauces, so there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a party, spring rolls are a great option. They're also a great way to use up leftover vegetables and herbs. So next time you're looking for something new to try, give spring rolls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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