Vegetable Spring Rolls

Vegetable Spring Rolls: A Crispy and Healthy Delight

 Vegetable spring rolls are a popular appetiser and snack, often enjoyed during Chinese New Year celebrations. They are crispy, flavourful, and a great way to incorporate a variety of vegetables into your diet.

Ingredients:

For the Wrappers:

• 1 package spring roll wrappers

For the Filling:

• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1/2 cup bean sprouts
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

Preparing the Filling:

1. Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet or wok, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Add Vegetables: Add the carrots, cabbage, and bean sprouts to the pan, stirring frequently until the vegetables are softened.
3. Season the Filling: Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper to the vegetables and stir to combine. Remove from heat and let cool.

Assembling the Spring Rolls:

1. Wet the Wrapper: Lightly wet one edge of a spring roll wrapper with water.
2. Add Filling: Place a spoonful of the vegetable filling in the centre of the wrapper.
3. Roll the Spring Roll: Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll up tightly.
4. Seal the Spring Roll: Brush the top edge of the wrapper with water to seal it.

Frying the Spring Rolls:

1. Heat Oil: Heat about 1 inch of oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
2. Fry the Spring Rolls: Carefully add a few spring rolls to the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
3. Drain: Remove the spring rolls from the oil and drain on paper towels.

Serving:

Serve the spring rolls hot with your favourite dipping sauce, such as sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, or a mixture of both.

Nutrition Information and Tips:

• Vegetable spring rolls are a low-calorie, low-fat, and high-fibre snack.
• You can customise the filling with your favourite vegetables, such as bell peppers, mushrooms, or water chestnuts.
• For a healthier option, you can bake the spring rolls in the oven instead of frying them.
• To prevent the wrappers from sticking, lightly dust them with flour before adding the filling.
• Serve the spring rolls with a variety of dipping sauces to cater to different taste preferences.

Enjoy these crispy and flavourful spring rolls as part of your Chinese New Year celebration!