Description
Experience the irresistible crunch and savory filling of Pork and Shrimp Spring Rolls. A perfect blend of seasoned ground pork, tender shrimp, and crisp vegetables wrapped in a golden, crispy shell. These rolls are ideal for appetizers, snacks, or as part of a larger meal.
Ingredients
Filling:
- ½ lb (225 g) ground pork
- ½ lb (225 g) shrimp, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- ½ cup spring onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ inch ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
Wrapper and Sealing:
- 14 spring roll wrappers (10-inch size)
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1½ tbsp water
Cooking Options:
- Oil for frying (or spray oil for air-frying/baking)
Instructions
. Prepare the Filling
- Marinate the Pork: Combine ground pork, cornstarch, soy sauce, white pepper, and a pinch of sugar in a bowl. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Cook Pork and Shrimp:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated pork and cook until browned.
- Stir in shrimp and cook until just opaque. Set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables:
- In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and spring onions.
- Stir in oyster sauce and cook until tender yet crisp. Combine with the cooked pork and shrimp mixture.
2. Make the Slurry for Sealing
- Mix flour and water into a smooth paste. Use this to seal the spring rolls.
3. Assemble the Spring Rolls
- Lay a spring roll wrapper on a clean surface, with a corner facing you like a diamond.
- Place 2 tablespoons of filling near the bottom corner.
- Roll tightly, folding in the sides as you go.
- Seal the edge with the slurry. Repeat until all wrappers are filled.
4. Cook the Spring Rolls
Deep-Fry Method:
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry spring rolls in batches for 5–8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Air-Fry Method:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly spray spring rolls with oil.
- Cook for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Oven Method:
- Preheat oven to 430°F (220°C).
- Place spring rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and spray with oil.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Snack
- Method: Fry/Air-Fry/Bake
- Cuisine: Asian