Tempura Spring Rolls (Tempura Chūnjuǎn)

Tempura Chūnjuǎn, also known as Tempura Spring Rolls, is a delicious and crispy Japanese Chinese dish that combines the light and delicate flavors of tempura with the fresh and vibrant ingredients of spring rolls. This dish is perfect for a light and flavorful appetizer or as part of a larger meal.

Vegetarian Low Fat Appetizer Japanese Chinese Tempura Spring Rolls
Tempura Spring Rolls (Tempura Chūnjuǎn)

Ingredients

  • 8 spring roll wrappers
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1/2 cup bean sprouts
  • 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup ice-cold water
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling by combining the shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, and bean sprouts in a bowl.
  2. Place a spring roll wrapper on a clean surface and add a portion of the filling mixture onto the bottom third of the wrapper.
  3. Place a shrimp on top of the filling, then fold the sides of the wrapper over the filling and roll tightly to enclose the ingredients.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and ice-cold water to create a tempura batter.
  5. Heat oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  6. Dip each spring roll into the tempura batter, allowing any excess to drip off, then carefully place it into the hot oil.
  7. Fry the spring rolls in batches until they are golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
  8. Remove the spring rolls from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  9. Serve the tempura chūnjuǎn with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
5g
Fat
6g

Supplies

Deep pan or wok Paper towels

Tools

Tongs Bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the tempura chūnjuǎn with a side of pickled ginger and a drizzle of soy sauce for a delightful flavor combination.

Tips & tricks

For extra crunch, you can add a handful of crispy fried noodles to the filling mixture before rolling the spring rolls.

Cost

$10