Seswaa Spring Rolls

Seswaa Spring Rolls are a delightful fusion of traditional Botswana cuisine and the popular spring roll. This recipe combines the rich flavors of seswaa, a slow-cooked beef dish, with the crispy texture of spring rolls, creating a unique and delicious appetizer or snack.

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Seswaa Spring Rolls

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cooked seswaa (shredded beef)
  • 12 spring roll wrappers
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Water for sealing the spring rolls

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for 1 minute.
  2. Add the shredded cabbage and julienned carrot to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
  3. Stir in the shredded seswaa and soy sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let the filling cool.
  4. Place a spring roll wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the seswaa filling onto the bottom third of the wrapper. Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll tightly to enclose the filling.
  5. Use a small amount of water to seal the edge of the wrapper. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
  6. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the spring rolls in batches for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  7. Serve the seswaa spring rolls hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Protein
12g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
7g

Supplies

Frying pan Deep pan for frying Cutting board Knife Bowls for mixing

Tools

Tongs Paper towels

Serving suggestions

Seswaa spring rolls are best served as an appetizer or snack, accompanied by a dipping sauce such as sweet chili sauce or soy sauce with a splash of lime juice.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian option, substitute the shredded beef with cooked and seasoned lentils or chickpeas.

Cost

$15