Teochew Style Fried Prawn Rolls (潮州炸虾卷)

潮州炸虾卷 (Teochew Style Fried Prawn Rolls) is a classic dish in Chaoshan (Teochew) Cuisine, known for its delicate flavors and crispy texture. These delicious prawn rolls are perfect as an appetizer or as part of a larger meal.

Teochew Style Fried Prawn Rolls (潮州炸虾卷)

Ingredients

  • 250g fresh prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup spring onions, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup carrots, finely grated
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 12-15 spring roll wrappers
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the prawns, water chestnuts, spring onions, carrots, ginger, salt, white pepper, sugar, and sesame oil.
  2. Place a spoonful of the prawn mixture onto a spring roll wrapper and roll it up, sealing the edges with water.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and fry the prawn rolls until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
180 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
12g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Bowl Frying pan Tongs Paper towels

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Teochew Style Fried Prawn Rolls with a side of sweet chili sauce for dipping.

Tips & tricks

For extra crunch, you can double-wrap the prawn rolls with two spring roll wrappers.

Cost

$15