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Shrimp Spring Rolls (Crispy

Ingredients

  • Shrimp: Around 400g to 500g (shelled and chopped)
  • Rice cakes: For rolling
  • Rice vermicelli: One packet (rehydrated in hot water)
  • Black mushrooms: About 20g (rehydrated and finely chopped)
  • Carrots: 2 finely grated carrots
  • Onions: 1 large onion chopped
  • Eggs: 2 whole eggs (to bind the stuffing)
  • Seasoning: Pepper, salt, and soy sauce (to taste)
  • Oil: For frying

Instructions

1. Preparation of the stuffing

  • In a large container, mix the rice vermicelli (cut with scissors after rehydration) with the chopped shrimp.
  • Add the grated carrots, l’chopped onion and the black mushrooms.
  • Season with salt, the pepper and the soy sauce.
  • Add the eggs and mix everything well by hand to obtain a homogeneous stuffing.

2. Rolling the spring rolls

  • Prepare a bowl of lukewarm water with a little sugar (to help with coloring when frying).
  • Dip a rice cake to soften it and place it on a clean cloth or board.
  • Place a spoonful of stuffing on the edge of the pancake.
  • Fold both sides toward the center, then roll tightly to the end.

3. Frying

  • Heat theoil in a deep pan or deep fryer.
  • Dip the spring rolls and let them cook over medium heat, turning them regularly until they are golden brown and crispy.

4. Service

  • Drain the spring rolls on absorbent paper.
  • Serve them hot with fresh salad leaves, mint and spring roll sauce