Chili Crab Spring Rolls

Chili Crab Spring Rolls are a delicious and flavorful dish from Christmas Island cuisine. These spring rolls are filled with succulent crab meat and a spicy chili sauce, creating a perfect combination of flavors and textures.

Chili Crab Spring Rolls

Ingredients

  • 12 spring roll wrappers
  • 1 pound crab meat
  • 1 red chili, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together the crab meat, red chili, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch.
  2. Place a spoonful of the crab mixture onto a spring roll wrapper, then fold the sides and roll it up, sealing the edge with beaten egg.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and fry the spring rolls until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Remove the spring rolls from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  5. Serve the chili crab spring rolls hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
180 per serving
Protein
15g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
6g

Supplies

Frying pan Tongs Paper towels

Tools

Knife Bowl Spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the chili crab spring rolls with a side of sweet chili sauce for dipping.

Tips & tricks

For a lighter version, you can also bake the spring rolls in the oven until crispy.

Cost

$25