Shanghai Style Fried Spring Rolls (上海炸春卷)

上海炸春卷 (Shanghai Style Fried Spring Rolls) is a popular dish in Shanghai cuisine, known for its crispy texture and savory filling.

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Shanghai Style Fried Spring Rolls (上海炸春卷)

Ingredients

  • 12 spring roll wrappers
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the shredded cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, mushrooms, green onions, and garlic.
  2. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to the vegetable mixture and toss to combine.
  3. Place a spoonful of the vegetable filling onto a spring roll wrapper and fold the sides over the filling. Roll up the wrapper tightly, sealing the edges with water.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the spring rolls until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. Remove the fried spring rolls from the pan and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  6. Serve the Shanghai Style Fried Spring Rolls hot with your favorite 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 serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
5g
Fat
6g

Supplies

Frying pan Tongs Paper towels

Tools

Knife Cutting board Bowl

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve with sweet chili sauce or soy sauce for dipping.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Make sure the vegetable filling is well-drained to prevent the spring rolls from becoming soggy during frying.

Cost

$10