Chinese Vegetable Spring Rolls
Crispy Chinese vegetable spring rolls filled with fresh vegetables and wrapped in rice paper, perfect as an appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Vegetable Filling
- 1 cup shredded cabbage Freshly shredded for best texture.
- 1 cup shredded carrots Freshly shredded for optimal flavor.
- 1 cup bean sprouts Fresh bean sprouts add crunch.
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers Any color bell pepper works.
- 1 cup chopped green onions Chopped green onions for flavor.
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic For aromatic flavor.
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger Adds a hint of spice.
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce For seasoning.
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil For flavor and richness.
Spring Roll Wrappers
- 10-12 pieces spring roll wrappers Use rice paper wraps for best results.
- Vegetable oil for frying Vegetable oil for frying Oil should be hot for frying.
Optional Garnish
- to taste fresh herbs like cilantro or mint For garnishing before serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and chop the cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, and green onions into thin slices.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of vegetable oil.
- Once hot, add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shredded cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, and bean sprouts. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring well. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool.
Assembly
- Lay a spring roll wrapper flat with a corner pointing towards you.
- Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the vegetable mixture onto the lower part of the wrapper.
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the side corners, and roll tightly, sealing the edge with water.
- Repeat until all filling is used.
Cooking
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Carefully slide the spring rolls into the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
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Notes
Serve hot with dipping sauces like soy or hoisin sauce. For a healthier version, consider baking instead of frying.