Description
Learn how to make the best crispy spring rolls Thai-style with a delicious filling of glass noodles, ground pork, shiitake mushrooms, cabbage, and carrots, all wrapped up in a crispy spring roll wrapper.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 40 g (1.4 oz) glass noodles, dry
- 120 g (4.2 oz) ground pork (optional, see note)
- 3 teaspoon (15 ml) soy sauce, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium size dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked in hot water until soft (at least 30 mins), then finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cup finely shredded green cabbage (about 2-inch juliennes)
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 6 cilantro stems, finely chopped
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2-3 tablespoon water, as needed
For Wrapping:
- 12-14 pieces of 8-inch spring roll wrappers, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten, for sealing the wrapper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak glass noodles: Soak glass noodles in room temperature water for 7-10 minutes. Drain, then cut into 2-inch pieces.
- Prepare pork: Mix the ground pork with 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, set aside.
- Cook filling: In a wok, sauté garlic and peppers, then add pork, mushrooms, noodles, cabbage, carrots, cilantro, sugar, salt, and soy sauce. Cook until well combined.
- Cool filling: Transfer the filling to a bowl and let it cool. Separate spring roll wrappers and beat the egg for sealing.
- Wrap spring rolls: Place a portion of filling on each wrapper, fold, and seal with the beaten egg.
- Fry: Heat oil, then fry the spring rolls until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Allow the spring rolls to cool slightly before serving with Thai sweet chili sauce.
Notes
- Spring roll wrappers can be a bit tricky to separate; it’s helpful to do this step before wrapping.
- Adjust the seasoning of the filling to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 spring roll
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
