Ingredients
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine or white wine
A pinch of freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cornstarch for sealing
500 grams (1 pound) ground chicken
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1 stalk green onion, chopped
Half a small head of shredded cabbage (savoy or napa cabbage can be used)
2 carrots, shredded
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/4 cup water
50 spring roll wrappers, defrosted
Vegetable oil for deep frying
Instructions
1-First, mix the marinade in a large bowl: combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine or white wine, a pinch of freshly ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Add 500 grams of ground chicken, stir well, and let it marinate for 10 minutes. This step infuses the chicken with rich flavors.
2-Next, heat a wok over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of the divided vegetable oil. Stir-fry the marinated chicken until itβs browned, then remove and set it aside. For the veggies, clean the wok, reduce the heat to medium, and add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
3-Now, cook 1 stalk of chopped green onion, 2 cloves of finely minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger for about 30 seconds. Add half a small head of shredded cabbage and 2 shredded carrots, stir-frying for 2 minutes until the carrots soften. Return the chicken to the wok with 2 tablespoons oyster sauce and mix everything well.
4-Spread the mixture on a baking sheet to drain excess liquid, then cool it. Whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1/4 cup water for a sealing slurry and keep 50 spring roll wrappers covered with a damp towel. Place a wrapper diamond-shaped, add 1 tablespoon of filling, fold and roll tightly, sealing with the slurry.
5-Fry the rolls in hot vegetable oil at 175Β°C (350Β°F) for 2-3 minutes until golden, then drain on paper towels. This method, which takes about 1 hour prep and 20 minutes cooking, can be adapted for baking or air-frying as mentioned in the tips.
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π³ Use baking or air-frying for a lighter alternative to deep frying.
πͺ Drain excess liquid from filling after cooking to prevent soggy wrappers.
π₯ Fry in small batches and test oil temperature by adding a small piece of wrapper for immediate bubbling.
βοΈ Freeze uncooked rolls on a tray before storing in bags; fry directly from frozen.
β»οΈ Reheat cooked rolls in oven or air fryer to maintain crispness; avoid microwaving.
π€ Substitute chicken with pork, prawns, or make vegetarian by adding mushrooms or more veggies.
π₯¬ Napa cabbage offers sweeter, softer texture compared to green cabbage.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 spring roll
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
