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Shrimp Spring Rolls

Chinese shrimp spring rolls: juicy fillings and satisfying crunch in every bite. Easy to follow instructions.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: asian
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Lactose
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Calories: 10191kcal
Author: Lei

Ingredients

  • 20-30 frozen spring roll wrappers thawed
  • 1 cup celery finely chopped
  • 2 cups carrot shredded
  • 1 cup mushroom finely chopped
  • 1 cup prawns cut into 1cm pieces
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper powder
  • 1 L oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  • Cooking the fillings: Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add celery, carrots, mushrooms, salt and pepper, and cook for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are wilted. Mix the cornstarch with three tablespoons of water in a small bowl and stir into vegetables. Add sesame oil and prawns, mix well then set aside to cool.
  • Wrapping: Place one spring roll wrapper in a diamond position, Place two tablespoons of filling in the corner. Fold in the sides to encase the filling and roll up tightly, sealing the end with a little cold water. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
  • Deep frying: Pour the oil into a saucepan so it is double the height of the spring rolls. Heat on medium-high until hot. Place spring rolls in the oil and cook, turning occasionally, until golden. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

Notes

  • Prawns: For optimal flavor, it is recommended to use whole, unpeeled prawns. Frozen, unpeeled prawns in packages may lack flavor as a result of the flavor being lost during the factory process.
  • Spring roll wrappers: Chinese spring roll wrappers can usually be found in most Chinese grocery stores, it's important to note that these wrappers are different from Vietnamese spring roll wrappers.
  • Cornstarch:  Cornstarch is used to bind the fillings together and provide a smooth texture. It should be dissolved in water before being added to the mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 10191kcal | Carbohydrates: 261g | Protein: 76g | Fat: 998g | Saturated Fat: 77g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 287g | Monounsaturated Fat: 617g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 332mg | Sodium: 3815mg | Potassium: 1968mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 43700IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 440mg | Iron: 15mg