Crispy Fried Spring Rolls (Suān Chūnjuǎn)

Suān Chūnjuǎn, or Crispy Fried Spring Rolls, is a popular dish in Tianjin Cuisine. These spring rolls are filled with a delicious mixture of vegetables and meat, then deep-fried to perfection. They make for a delightful appetizer or snack.

Crispy Fried Spring Rolls (Suān Chūnjuǎn)

Ingredients

  • 12 spring roll wrappers
  • 200g ground pork
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped shiitake mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground pork, cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper.
  2. Place a spring roll wrapper on a clean surface with a corner pointing towards you. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the filling onto the bottom third of the wrapper.
  3. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the side corners. Roll the wrapper tightly, sealing the top corner with the beaten egg.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Fry the spring rolls in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
  5. Remove the spring rolls and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with dipping sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per roll
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
8g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Frying pan Tongs Paper towels

Tools

Knife Cutting board Bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the Suān Chūnjuǎn with a side of sweet chili sauce or soy sauce for dipping.

Tips & tricks

Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the spring rolls to ensure they turn out crispy and golden brown.

Cost

$10