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Fried Spring Rolls
Ingredients:
- For the Filling:
- 1 lb ground pork or chicken
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- For the Wrappers:
- 20 spring roll wrappers (store-bought or homemade)
- For Frying:
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
Instructions:
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the ground pork or chicken and cook until browned.
- Add the shredded cabbage, carrots, and green onions. Stir-fry until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and ground black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the filling cool.
- Assemble the Spring Rolls:
- Lay a spring roll wrapper on a flat surface with one corner pointing towards you.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the filling near the corner closest to you.
- Fold the corner over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll up tightly.
- Brush a little water or beaten egg on the top corner to seal the roll.
- Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Fry the Spring Rolls:
- In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the spring rolls in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve:
- Serve the spring rolls hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet chili sauce or soy sauce.
Enjoy your homemade fried spring rolls!