Over the past week and a half, I've been on break from school. It's been fun getting to spend a lot of time cooking and baking. One of the things I've been having fun with is trying out different spring rolls. I recently discovered a neat little trick for these. When I used to try to make spring rolls, they would just fall apart. But I was reading a blog the other day that suggesting using a water and cornstarch mixture to seal the rolls. I tried this, and they worked out perfectly.
These little spring rolls I made the other night. They were super easy because I just used a coleslaw cabbage mix for the filling, with a few additions. They were a huge hit!
Mel's Spring Rolls
6 cups coleslaw cabbage mix
1/2 cup fresh bean sprouts
1/2 a medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onions
15 frozen, pre-cooked shrimp
3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
black pepper to taste
4 eggs, beaten
40 egg roll wrappers
vegetable oil for frying
Start by placing your frozen shrimp in a bowl of water to defrost. Once they have defrosted, chop them into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
Next mix together cabbage, sprouts, and onions in a large bowl. Stir in shrimp, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. 
Add the mixture to a large skillet and stir in the four beaten eggs. Let it all cook for about five minutes, stirring occasionally.
To assemble: Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water. Set aside. Place 1 tablespoon of the shrimp mixture into the center of an egg roll skin. Fold the egg roll skin from one corner of the wrapper over the mixture half way. Fold the two side corners in. Place a drop of the cornstarch mixture on the last corner. Then roll the rest of the way. Repeat with remaining egg roll wrappers. 
Pour vegetable oil into a deep frying pan to a depth of 3 or 4 inches, and heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Carefully place egg rolls into hot oil, and fry until golden brown. 
Serve these with some yummy duck sauce. If you would like make your own. Here is a good recipe.
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25 comments:
Great job, not only with the recipe, but with the presentation.
Those looks awesome! How can you go wrong w/anything fried? :)
Happy 2009!
This sounds delicious...ya know, I've always wanted to make these but have been too 'scared' to try :D. Great tip about the cornstarch and water :), I'll have to keep it in mind. Hope you're having a great new year so far!
These were delicious! I loved the hot sauce you served with them- what was it? It was dark with sesame seeds in it I think?
Those look so professional. I love how you post step-by-step pictures. Thanks for visiting my site!
Robin Sue :), that was Guilin Chili Sauce the "Lee Kum Kee" brand. I'm not sure if you can get it at a regular grocery store, but you might want to try the Asian isle. We found it at the Super H Market, its probably at any Asian market though. It is worth the trip to an Asian Market though, they usually have cheaper fresher produce than regular grocery stores.
They do indeed look good - and I will have to remember the cornstarch tip if I ever get as far as making my own spring rolls (which I do intend to do!)
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These look very good! Do you think that you can freeze these to have on hand for guest that drop by? Thanks for posting.
Ginger- You could definitely freeze these and just heat them back up in the oven. When I made these I had made them the day before and stuck them in the fridge. When I was ready to serve them I just popped 'em in the oven at 375 for about eight mins.
This look really good Melissa.
Happy New Year!
--Marc
Looks tasty. I had the sickest spring rolls with last night's take out, and it made me think - I need to make my own!
These look great, I've never made spring rolls before. Happy new year!
MMm, those look so delicious! Where did you get your spring rolls from? (the dough)? I am really wanting to make something like these.
Hey Priscilla! I got the spring roll wrappers from an asian market but you can make your own (http://www.essortment.com/all/springrollwrap_paw.htm) or try looking in the freezer section at a regular grocery store.
Yum, that filling sounds delicious! Happy New Year!
You didn't tell the crowd that your uncle ate 32 of the 40 that you made! Great job Melissa!
:) Hey Uncle Bobby! Thanks!
These look like little divine treats and you make it sound super easy. So yummy!
Those spring rolls look nice and golden brown and delicious.
I have a phoebia of frying food. If I get past it, I may just try this. Love your blog.
I've never made spring rolls before, but I'll use your sealing tip. This was a great tutorial!
Hi Melissa,
Your recipes look fantastic and the step by step cooking guide makes for a great read.
I am intrigued by your dream to join the culinary world, keep up the inspiration and all the best in 09.
kang at LE.
Oh wow, those look wonderful! What a treat!
these look so yummy!
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