Spring Rolls

Name: Spring Rolls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Asian-American
Ingredients: 24 spring roll wrappers; 2 cups green cabbage, shredded; 1 cup carrots, shredded; 2 oz vermicelli rice noodles, cooked and cooled; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 2 green onions, chopped; 6 tbsp water; 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 1/2 cup sweet and sour sauce

Crispy fried rolls filled with cabbage, carrots, and vermicelli noodles. A beloved Asian-American appetizer that is golden, crunchy, and perfect with sweet and sour dipping sauce.

32 minMediumServes 1285 cal/serving

Asian-AmericanAppetizerStovetopStandard

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Ingredients

24 spring roll wrappers
2 cups green cabbage, shredded
1 cup carrots, shredded
2 oz vermicelli rice noodles, cooked and cooled
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 green onions, chopped
6 tbsp water
3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1/2 cup sweet and sour sauce

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 cup shredded carrots, 2 oz cooked and cooled vermicelli rice noodles, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger, and 2 chopped green onions. Mix well.
2

Wet the edges of a 24 spring roll wrappers with 6 tbsp water. Place about 2 tablespoons of filling in the center.
3

Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the left and right corners. Roll tightly and seal the top corner with water.
4

Heat 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying) to 350°F in a deep pot. Fry spring rolls in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
5

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with 1/2 cup sweet and sour sauce for dipping.

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Spring Rolls?

For Spring Rolls, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 4. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

Is there a substitute for toasted sesame oil in Spring Rolls?

The entry for Spring Rolls calls for 1 tsp sesame oil. In its place: There is no neutral substitute for the toasted flavor. Warm a spoonful of sesame seeds in a neutral oil, or leave it out and finish with toasted seeds.

Can I make Spring Rolls gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Spring Rolls is 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Spring Rolls contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tsp sesame oil. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I make Spring Rolls ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate what is left of Spring Rolls within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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