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

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.

Questions

Can I make Spring Rolls gluten-free?

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

Can I make Spring Rolls ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them 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.

Can I halve or double Spring Rolls?

Yes. As written it serves 12. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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