Embark on a culinary journey to Southeast Asia with these tantalizing Thai Spring Rolls, a symphony of flavors and textures that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Bangkok. These delightful rolls, also known as Popiah in Thai, are a harmonious blend of fresh ingredients, aromatic herbs, and zesty sauces that create a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory. Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll find a collection of authentic Thai Spring Roll recipes that cater to a range of dietary preferences, including vegetarian and vegan options. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these delectable appetizers or main courses that are sure to be the highlight of any gathering. From the classic spring rolls made with rice paper wrappers to the unique crispy spring rolls fried to golden perfection, this article has something for every taste. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together!
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FRESH SPRING ROLLS WITH THAI DIPPING SAUCE
Science says: Shrimp is a good low-fat, high-protein substitute for meat and does not raise cholesterol.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl of cool water, soak a wrapper until limp. Lay wrapper out flat. Place 1/6 of each ingredient down middle of wrapper, starting with lettuce. Fold over each end and tightly roll the wrapper around the contents, as if making a burrito. Moisten at seam; press to close.
- Lay on plate, cover with moist paper towel and refrigerate until ready to serve. Then slice in two and serve with Quick Thai Dipping Sauce, below, or peanut sauce.
- To make the Quick Thai Dipping Sauce, combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 168 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
THAI SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS
Provided by Alton Brown
Time 1h33m
Yield 12 rolls
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Soak the rice sticks in enough hot water to cover by 1 inch for 15 minutes.
- Bring 1/2 gallon of water to a boil in a large pot set over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Add the shrimp and cook until just firm, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the cooked shrimp to a cutting board and cool for 3 minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel, devein, and coarsely chop. Set aside.
- Return the water-soy sauce to a boil. Drain the rice stick noodles and add to the hot soy-water. Cook until tender, approximately 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk the lime juice, remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, chili paste, and sugar together in a medium mixing bowl.
- Drain the noodles in a colander. Add the noodles to the lime juice mixture, toss, and set aside while preparing the vegetables.
- Toss the cucumber, carrot, cilantro, and mint together in a small bowl. Transfer any unabsorbed liquid from the noodles to the cucumber mixture and toss to combine.
- Cut the noodles into small 1 to 2-inch pieces with kitchen shears.
- Fill a pie dish with warm water. Dip 1 rice paper wrapper into the water for 10 seconds, then transfer to a cutting board until the wrapper is pliable and slightly tacky, approximately 1 minute.
- Place 1/4 cup of the vegetable mixture on the bottom 1/3 of the wrapper nearest to you. Spoon 2 tablespoons chopped shrimp on top of the vegetables. Top with 1/4 cup noodles. Bring the bottom edge of the wrap tightly over the filling, and then fold in the 2 sides. Finish rolling from bottom to top until the entire wrapper is rolled. Be careful not to tear the rice paper. Place on a parchment-lined half sheet pan and cover with a damp tea towel. Repeat with the remaining wrappers until the filling is gone. Wrap each roll in a lettuce leaf and serve with Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce.
- Add all of the ingredients to a lidded jar and shake well to combine. Serve as a dipping sauce for spring rolls.
THAI DIPPING SAUCE FOR SPRING ROLLS (NAM JIM PO PIAH)
I always have this sauce in my fridge - it is the classic dipping sauce for Thai spring rolls (po piah), but it tastes great with any fried appetizer. It will last for a few weeks in the fridge.
Provided by Toi
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine sugar, water, vinegar, salt, garlic, and chile in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Sodium 388 mg, Sugar 16.7 g
THAI CHICKEN SPRING ROLLS
This Vietnamese dish is adapted with Thai flavors. These spring rolls make an excellent appetizer or light entree. Colorful, crunchy vegetables contrast nicely with the soft, translucent wrapper.
Provided by Rebecca V
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine 1 cup peanut sauce, ginger, garlic, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce in a bowl. Add the chicken and mix until the chicken is coated. Place in refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat 1 teaspoon peanut oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. Cook the snow peas, bean sprouts and green onion in the oil until heated but still crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Mix in the watercress and cilantro. Use a vegetable peeler to have long slices of carrot into the watercress mixture. Drizzle 1 teaspoon soy sauce into the watercress mixture; toss to coat.
- Heat 1 teaspoon of oil to the wok or skillet. Cook the marinated chicken until no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes.
- Fill a large bowl with hot water. Dip wrappers one at a time into the water for about 2 seconds each. As wrappers are removed from the water, fill each with 2 large spoonfuls of the chicken and a small handful of the watercress mixture. Fold in two opposite ends of the wrapper to meet the filling. Then fold the bottom of the wrapper over the top of the filling and roll. Serve with 1/2 cup peanut sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 71.3 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 46.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 646.6 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
VEGGIE SPRING ROLLS WITH THAI MANGO DIPPING SAUCE
Try these fresh and light spring rolls filled with spring vegetables and served with a simple mango dipping sauce from Tieghan of Half Baked Harvest.
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a blender, combine all the dipping sauce ingredients except the basil and cilantro. Blend until smooth, add the basil and cilantro and pulse until chopped. Pour into a bowl, cover and place in the fridge until serving.
- Squeeze a little lime juice over the sliced avocado. Create an assembly line of vegetables and herbs, so that they are all ready to go.
- Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Add a rice paper sheet, one at a time for 5 to 10 seconds. Remove and place on a flat surface. Toward one end of the rice wrapper, begin layering with 1 to 2 slices of avocado, small handfuls of fresh cilantro and mint, and a handful of veggies. Sprinkle the veggies with salt and pepper. Fold both ends to the center and roll the sheet as tightly as you can without ripping. Place each prepared spring roll on a serving platter and cover with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil to keep the spring rolls from drying out.
- Continue with remaining ingredients, adding them to the platter as you work. Keep the spring rolls covered with foil at all times.
- Serve the spring rolls with the mango dipping sauce and chopped peanuts (if desired).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 115.8 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
THAI DIPPING SAUCE FOR SPRING WRAP OR EGG ROLLS
This is very tasty and low fat dipping sauce - use this as a dip for a variety of appetizers or as a sauce to go with stir fry.
Provided by Bergy
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk together all the ingredients in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, whisking all the while until it thickens.
- Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
THAI SPRING ROLLS
I've been making these since I was a young girl- My husband and all his friends get really excited when I tell them I will be making these. They may be made in advance, frozen, then deep fried straight from the freezer. Seasonings can be easily varied or substituted- except for the prepared mustard.(note: when freezing- freeze single layers in a freezer bag, or in a tupperware with the layers separated by plastic wrap)
Provided by Jennycakes
Categories Pork
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Soak bean thread noodles in warm water for 10 minutes, drain, and cut into approximately 1" sections.
- Mix ground pork, noodles, vegetables, and seasonings in a large bowl.
- Place 2 tsp of filling in corner of spring roll wrap, roll to middle, fold in side corners, use the beaten egg to seal the top corner as you finish rolling the spring roll.
- Deep-fry the spring rolls in batches so that they don't stick together, and drain on papertowels. Serve while still hot with Sweet chili sauce for chicken (found in most Asian food stores).
- Alternatively, freeze the rolls prior to deep-frying. Fry when needed, and they will be just as good as if you had rolled them that day.
THAI SPRING ROLLS FROM QUICK & EASY THAI RECIPES
Make and share this Thai Spring Rolls from Quick & Easy Thai Recipes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Food.com
Categories Thai
Time 45m
Yield 20 rolls
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To Make the Sauce:.
- Pound all the ingredients together in a mortar with a pestle until smooth. (Alternatively, combine the ingredients in a food processor and pulse to form a smooth paste.) Heat the sauce in a wok over medium heat, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until thickened. Remove from the heat and cool.
- To Make the Spring Rolls:.
- Heat the oil in a wok over medium head. Add the jicama and oyster sauce and sauté for 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
- Soften a spring roll wrapper in warm water and lay out on a work surface. Put a little of the lettuce, bean sprouts, pork rind, fried shallots, and jicama in the center of the wrapper. Add a little sauce and top with a slice of roasted pork and 2-3 shrimp slices. Fold the bottom of the wrapper up and over the filling. fold the left and right sides in to create a package. Roll the package up toward the top and brush a little water on the top edges of the wrapper to stick the package together. Repeat until you have used up all the fillings. Cut the rolls in half and serve with the remaining sauce.
- Recipe courtesy of Quick and Easy Thai Food by Jean-Pierre Gabriel. Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Easy-Thai-Jean-Pierre-Gabriel/dp/0714873225.
FRESH THAI SPRING ROLLS
A fresh spring roll that is low in calories and guilt. It is full of fresh ingredients. It is a little time consuming to prepare but the raves you receive from your guests will make it all worth it.
Provided by Jodi Rice
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 1h2m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine bell pepper, mango, carrot, green onions, and cilantro in a bowl. Toss until vegetables are evenly distributed.
- Stir cashew butter, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and Thai chiles together in a bowl until dressing is well mixed.
- Fill a large bowl with boiling water. Dip 1 rice paper at a time into the water until soft, 2 to 5 seconds.
- Lay 2 rice papers together, 1 on top of the other, on a flat work surface. Spread dressing over the middle and layer vegetable mixture on top.
- Tuck in the sides of the rice paper and roll upwards, gently pushing down the vegetable mixture to tighten the spring roll. Repeat with the remaining rice papers. Let sit for 2 to 5 minutes. Slice on the diagonal and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 21.7 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
THAI SPRING ROLLS (PA PIA)
Crispy and delightful, always a treat to have with other Thai courses. Goes well with sweet and sour sauce or Thai Cucumber Sauce (Nam Chim Taeng Kwa).
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 16m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Soak cellophane noodles in warm water for 5 minutes; drain, and cut into 2" lengths; set aside.
- In small frying pan, stir-fry garlic and cilantro for a few seconds.
- Pour into a large bowl and mix with crab, pork, eggs, carrots, onions, fish sauce, pepper, sugar, salt, and cellophane noodles.
- Separate spring roll wrappers.
- Place a wrapper with one pointed edge toward you.
- On each corner, put a little of the egg mixture to seal edges of the spring roll.
- Put 2 tbsp of the meat mix 1/3 of the way down.
- Fold the closest edge over, then the right and left sides, then roll closed.
- Place rolls seam side down until ready to fry, not letting them touch each other.
- Fry up to 3 at a time in hot oil until golden brown; about 3 minutes on each side.
- Serve with sweet and sour sauce, or my recipe for Thai Cucumber Sauce (Nam Chim Taeng Kwa).
PO PIAH (THAI SPRING ROLLS)
This is my favorite snack of all times. It's a little bit time consuming to make, but I usually make a big batch and freeze them. They can be deep-fried frozen. Serve them with spring roll sauce or sweet chile sauce and Thai ajad, pickled cucumber salad.
Provided by Toi
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cover mung bean noodles with warm water and soak until soft, about 30 minutes. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Combine pork, bean sprouts, cabbage, mung bean noodles, egg, light soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add pork mixture and stir-fry until pork is cooked through and looks somewhat dry, about 3 minutes. Add more soy sauce, sugar, or pepper to taste. Set aside to cool.
- Stir 1 tablespoon flour with some water to make a sticky paste for sealing the spring rolls.
- Lay 1 spring roll wrapper on a flat work surface with one of the corners facing you. Place a scant teaspoon of the cooled filling right below the middle of the wrap. Fold the corner facing you over the filling. Roll the filling up about a half turn. Fold the left and right sides in to create an envelope shape. Finish rolling up the spring roll tightly, sealing the top corner with a dab of the flour paste. Store unused wrappers and finished spring rolls under a moistened kitchen towel, to prevent them from drying out.
- Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-low heat. Fry spring rolls in batches until cooked through and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 38.9 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 473.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
THAI COLD SPRING ROLLS
Make and share this Thai Cold Spring Rolls recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Alia55
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat water in a wok, bring to a boil.
- Add the bean sprouts, cook for a few seconds.
- Remove with a large strainer.
- Put into ice water.
- Allow to drain and set aside.
- Turn wok down to simmer.
- Add shrimp, cook until pink.
- Remove with a slotted spoon into ice water drain and set aside to cool, then slice in to thin pieces. Reserve.
- Grate carrot and transfer to a bowl.
- Add sugar, pepper, vinegar and salt to bowl. Reserve.
- Beat egg yolks.
- Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick fry pan and add egg yolks.
- Cook over heat for about 2 minutes. Yolks should not brown but gel into a thin yellow omelet.
- Slide the cooked yolks onto a cutting board and fold over twice.
- Using a knife thinly julienne the yolks and put aside.
- Place rice papers in a bowl of warm water allow to soak until soft.
- Take a piece of rice paper and place a small of amount of each ingredient into the center of the paper.
- Roll rice paper over the ingredients.
- Place completed rolls in a shallow cooking pan and cover with plastic wrap.
- Place in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.9, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 231, Sodium 300.6, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 5.8, Protein 10.6
COLD THAI SPRING ROLLS WITH VIETNAMESE DIPPING SAUCE
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Method: 1. TOSS carrot with scallion greens, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. 2. FILL a small shallow baking pan or cake pan with warm water. Working with 4 sheets rice paper at a time, immerse them in water and let stand until very pliable, about 45 seconds. Carefully arrange soaked sheets in a single layer on paper towels to drain. Working with 1 soaked sheet at a time and keeping remaining sheets covered with dampened paper towels, put sheet on a clean dry work surface and arrange about 1 tablespoon coriander leaves and Thai basil leaves in a horizontal line across bottom, leaving a 1-inch border on bottom edge and on each side. Sprinkle with cut ingredients. Roll up filling tightly in sheet, folding in 2 sides of sheet to completely enclose filling, and continue rolling. 3. TIGHTLY cover tray with plastic wrap (keeping dampened paper towels directly on spring rolls). Spring rolls may be made 6 hours ahead and chilled. 4. MIX all dipping sauce ingredients and serve with spring rolls. Just before serving, cut spring rolls in half diagonally with a serrated knife. Arrange spring rolls on a platter and garnish with coriander sprigs. Serve spring rolls with dipping sauce.
THAI SPRING ROLLS
Steps:
- 1 oz dried rice vermicelli - broken in half - cooked and cooled. in medium saucepan add: 1 tbspn vegetable oil 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tspns ginger, minced 3 scallions, chopped, cook for 3 minutes. add: 1/2 lb of ground pork 2 sticks of celery, finely chopped, cook until pork is done. breaking up any lumps. cool mixture completely. add: 1 cup of grated carrot 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro finely chopped 1/4 cup of finely chopped cucumber 2 tspns fish sauce, and mix well. you will need about 14 spring roll wrappers, follow the instructions on the package for use. (if none are avail - soak each wrapper in warm water for about 20 seconds, remove, place on damp towel, wipe with another damp cloth and place filling about a 1/3 of the way into the wrapper and fold the edge over and tuck under the filling, fold the edges in and roll).
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients ahead of time. This will make the assembly process much quicker and easier.
- Use a large skillet or griddle to cook the spring rolls. This will allow you to cook several at a time.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pan. Otherwise, the spring rolls will not cook evenly.
- Cook the spring rolls over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning.
- Flip the spring rolls frequently to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Serve the spring rolls immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Thai spring rolls are a delicious, refreshing and healthy appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and can be made ahead of time. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make these spring rolls at home. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give these Thai spring rolls a try.
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