Step into a world of culinary creativity with our ultimate guide to cooking "Garden Spring Rolls". Prepare to embark on a journey of flavor and freshness as we uncover the secrets to creating this delectable appetizer or light meal. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore a variety of recipes, each offering a unique twist on the classic spring roll, bursting with the vibrant colors and flavors of the garden. From traditional Vietnamese spring rolls to innovative vegetarian and vegan options, we'll provide step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and a selection of mouthwatering dipping sauces to complement your culinary masterpiece. Let's dive into the world of "Garden Spring Rolls" and unlock a world of culinary delight!
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SPRING ROLLS
These tasty spring rolls are packed with vegetables, seafood and pork. They contain a lot of ingredients but are worth the effort. Serve them with your favorite sauce. Some types of mushrooms may need to be soaked 2 to 3 hours before use. Ground turkey may be substituted for pork.
Provided by SALLYCOOKS
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 1h50m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Soak the vermicelli 30 minutes in warm water; drain.
- In a large bowl, mix the vermicelli, eggs, onion, mushrooms, shrimp, pork, vegetable oil, carrot, crabmeat, bean sprouts, pepper, soy sauce, fish sauce and garlic.
- One by one, moisten the rice wrappers with a damp tea towel and fill with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the vermicelli mixture. Roll the wrappers, and allow them to set for 30 minutes.
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Fry the spring rolls one or two at a time until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 62.9 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 268.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
GARDEN SPRING ROLLS
My family loves Asian food and this recipe captures the healthy benefits of the nutritious veggies without any loss of vitamins from cooking. Even kids will gobble up raw veggies if you offer them in the form of a spring roll and give them a dipping sauce. -Terri Merritts, Nashville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 8 spring rolls.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix cabbage and chili sauce. Fill a shallow bowl with water. Soak a spring roll wrapper in the water just until pliable, 30-45 seconds (depending on thickness of rice papers); remove, allowing excess water to drip off., Place on a flat surface. Layer cabbage mixture, red pepper and onion down the center; top with avocado and basil. Fold both ends over filling; fold one long side over the filling, then roll up tightly. Place seam side down on a serving platter. Repeat with remaining ingredients., Cover with damp paper towels until serving. Cut rolls diagonally in half. If desired, serve with additional Thai chili sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRESH VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS WITH TWO DIPPING SAUCES
Steps:
- Combine all vegetables in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Lay the spring roll wrappers on a flat surface, pointed edge toward you. Put a 1/8 of the filling in the bottom third of the wrapper, bring the pointed edge over the filling, fold in the sides tightly. Dab the top pointed edge with water and roll tightly. Serve with sauces.
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth, add cilantro just before serving.
VIETNAMESE FRESH SPRING ROLLS
These spring rolls are a refreshing change from the usual fried variety, and have become a family favorite. They are great as a cool summertime appetizer, and are delicious dipped in one or both of the sauces.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil. Boil rice vermicelli 3 to 5 minutes, or until al dente, and drain.
- Fill a large bowl with warm water. Dip one wrapper into the hot water for 1 second to soften. Lay wrapper flat. In a row across the center, place 2 shrimp halves, a handful of vermicelli, basil, mint, cilantro and lettuce, leaving about 2 inches uncovered on each side. Fold uncovered sides inward, then tightly roll the wrapper, beginning at the end with the lettuce. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, water, lime juice, garlic, sugar and chili sauce.
- In another small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce and peanuts.
- Serve rolled spring rolls with the fish sauce and hoisin sauce mixtures.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 305.4 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
SPRING ROLLS
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 2h30m
Yield 20 to 24 rolls
Number Of Ingredients 37
Steps:
- Prepare the filling. In a wok, stir-fry each vegetable separately in peanut oil. Season with salt and pepper. Drain and transfer to a mixing bowl. Stir in noodles, mushroom soy sauce, chili paste, sesame oil, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool completely. When cool, blend the filling mixture with the aromatic mixture. When ready to form the spring rolls, squeeze out all the excess liquid.
- Make the spring rolls. Place about 1/2 cup of prepared filling per spring roll wrapper. Roll and seal edges with the egg wash. Repeat the process until all filling is used.
- In a deep pot, with about 4 cups peanut oil heated to 350 degrees F., deep-fry in batches of 4 until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Trim off the ends and slice diagonally. Drizzle top with Hot Chinese Mustard Sauce. Serve immediately.
- Prepare the aromatic mixture. In a food processor, combine the ginger, garlic, green onions and red pepper flakes. Turn on machine, slowly add oil and process mixture to a puree. Saute mixture for 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and sugar. Set aside.
- Prepare the Hot Chinese Mustard Sauce. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients except the oil. Stir until well blended. Slowly whisk in the peanut oil until emulsified. Refrigerate, covered until needed.
EASY SPRING ROLLS
This is an easy recipe for delicious Viet Namese/Thai style spring rolls. Light, healthy, a great summer meal but equally good all year long! This recipe is based on a Better Homes & Gardens recipe from the early 90s.
Provided by m0m7772
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- FOR DIPPING SAUCE.
- Stir together soy sauce, vinegar,sesame oil and sesame seed in a small bowl and set aside.
- FOR FILLING.
- Combine slaw mix, tofu and nuts.
- Add sweet and sour sauce, toss to coat, and set aside.
- TO PREPARE.
- Dip rice papers in a bowl of warm water and drain off excess.
- Place between damp kitchen towels until ready to fill. One at a time works best!
- In the center of a rice paper place a cilantro leaf and/or a thin shred of green onion.
- Top with about 1/2 cup of the filling.
- Fold one edge over the filling, fold in sides, and roll up.
- Serve with the dipping sauce.
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients in advance. This will make the assembly process much easier and faster.
- Use a variety of fillings. The more colorful and flavorful your spring rolls, the better. Some popular fillings include:
- Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Bell peppers
- Cabbage
- Bean sprouts
- Rice noodles
- Tofu
- Herbs such as cilantro and basil
- Don't overstuff your spring rolls. They should be easy to roll and eat without falling apart.
- Use a damp cloth to keep your spring rolls moist. This will prevent them from drying out and cracking.
- Serve your spring rolls with a dipping sauce. Some popular dipping sauces include:
- Hoisin sauce
- Sweet and sour sauce
- Peanut sauce
Conclusion:
Spring rolls are a delicious and healthy appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for later. With a little practice, you can easily make your own spring rolls at home. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!
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