The Nerdy Gourmet

Spring Rolls

Didn’t cook dinner. Too famous for that now.
(i.e., got Deliveroo to celebrate Katherin’s/your success. Delicious Thai food in fridge for you.) x

Well, it seems he’s not let it get to his head, so that’s something. I stick the Thai food in the microwave, humming Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You), and reach for a pen while it whirs.” Chapter 55

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Take Out Spring Rolls

Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Thai
Keyword egg rolls, spring rolls
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 16 rolls
Calories 110kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 8 fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced thinly
  • 2 cups carrots, shredded
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 16 egg roll wrappers
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • Heat tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add pork and stir until browned, breaking it apart.
  • Add mushroom slices and cook down, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and ginger. Saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add carrots, bean sprouts, cabbage. Cook until wilted.
  • Sprinkle flour, onion powder and soy sauce over the pork mixture and stir until the liquid is gone.
  • Stir in sesame seeds and let cool.
  • Wrap 2 tablespoons of the mixture up into each wrapper.
  • Heat oil to 350 degrees. Add rolls, 2 or 3 at a time- but don't overcrowd. Once golden, about 3 minutes remove from oil and let cool. Serve with sweet & sour sauce (recipe below!)
    OR
    Brush tops with oil and bake at 425 for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1788IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

Have you tried this recipe? I would love to know your thoughts. Peace & Love, jenni

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