Spicy Shrimp Spring Rolls

Vietnamese-style spring rolls filled with Chinese sausage, shrimp, bok choy, bean sprouts, and fresh herbs, fried golden and served with nuoc cham dipping sauce.

ChineseSeafoodIntermediate35 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 0.5 lb Chinese sausage, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup minced yellow onions
  • 1 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 0.3 lb bok choy, shredded
  • 0.5 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
  • 1 tbsp nuoc cham sauce
  • 1 tbsp chopped green onions
  • 16 wrappers rice paper or spring roll wrappers
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1 cup match-stick carrot strips
  • 1 cup packed cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves
  • 1 oil peanut oil for frying

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a wok, heat vegetable oil. Stir-fry Chinese sausage 3 minutes. Add onions and garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add bok choy and shrimp. Season with nuoc cham and pepper. Stir-fry 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir in green onions, and cool completely.

  2. 2

    Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a wide pan; remove from heat. Submerge spring roll wrappers one at a time for 10–15 seconds until soft and pliable. Lay on parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Place a small amount of filling in the center of each wrapper. Top with bean sprouts, carrots, cilantro, and mint.

  4. 4

    Roll up the wrappers tightly, folding in the sides.

  5. 5

    Heat peanut oil in a wok to 350°F. Fry spring rolls in batches until golden and crispy, about 3–4 minutes.

  6. 6

    Drain on paper towels and serve with additional nuoc cham or sweet chili sauce for dipping.

Tags

seafoodshrimpasianfriedemerilspring rollsvietnamese