Description
These crispy vegetarian spring rolls are packed with savory vegetables and wrapped in a light, crunchy shell. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, they’re easy to make and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 3–4 dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated and sliced
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
- 1/2 cup sliced bamboo shoots
- 1/2 cup sliced wood ear mushrooms (optional)
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Spring roll wrappers
- Slurry (1 tbsp flour + 2 tbsp water)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sliced onions and sauté until fragrant.
- Add in shiitake mushrooms, cabbage, carrots, celery, bamboo shoots, and wood ear mushrooms. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
- Season with white pepper, sugar, vegetarian oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well and cook for another 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let the filling cool completely.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the filling in the center of a spring roll wrapper. Fold in the sides, roll tightly, and seal the edge with the flour-water slurry.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the spring rolls in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3–5 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the filling is completely cooled before wrapping to prevent sogginess.
- You can prep and freeze the spring rolls ahead of time for quick frying later.
- Adjust vegetable quantities based on what you have on hand.
- Use an air fryer for a healthier version.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 spring roll
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
