Experience the exotic flavors of Thailand with this crab rolls recipe, made with lump crab, shiitake mushrooms, and a spicy dipping sauce. This sophisticated appetizer puts a flavorful...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Asian Spring Rolls
Spring rolls are similar to an egg roll but are smaller and more delicate. They are also considered more "authentic" than egg rolls. In Vietnamese and Thai versions they are made with a rice paper wrapper, but often in Chinese versions you find them in a thin dough wrapper made from flour and water. They are either deep fried until golden brown, or steamed until tender.
Spring rolls are a traditional appetizer served at Chinese New Year celebrations. They are named as such (chun juan in Chinese) because the holiday coincides with the first day of the lunar year's spring. They are symbolic in the celebration because they resemble a bar of gold, in hopes for good fortune in the new year.
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Thai Crab Rolls
Curried Chicken Spring Rolls
Spring roll wrappers are stuffed with a stir-fried chicken and cellophane noodle filling and served with a tangy dipping sauce on the side.
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Shanghai Spring Rolls
These crisp spring rolls are baked instead of fried. The filling contains your choice of chicken, shrimp, or crab.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Spring rolls are a popular Vietnamese dish. This version is made by wrapping a mixture of cooked shrimp and rice stick noodles in spring roll wrappers and...
Time: under 30 minutes
Cha Gio Tom (Fried Shrimp Rolls)
Fried rice paper rounds stuffed with noodles, beef, shrimp, and crab are an irresistible treat. Serve with traditional nuoc cham, fresh mint and cilantro.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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Fried Vegetarian Spring Rolls (Cha Gio Chay)
The perfect appetizer for a homemade Asian feast. Spring rolls stuffed with noodles, mushrooms, and all manner of other good stuff are fried until crispy.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
California Rock Crab Spring Rolls With Plum Dipping Sauce
Real flaked crab with bean sprouts, carrots, and cilantro helps make up a delicious dipper. Warm plum sauce with vinegar and soy provides a...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Goi Cuon (Vietnamese Salad Rolls)
Deliciously delicate Vietnamese salad rolls with not one but two dipping options. Rice paper wrapped noodles, shrimp, and carrots pair well with either choice.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Lobster Spring Roll with Ponzu-Ginger Dipping Sauce
These lobster spring rolls are the apex of Asian appetizers. The lobster filling pairs perfectly with a citrusy ponzu dipping sauce. Worth the work!
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Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon-Shrimp Spring Rolls With Pineapple Dipping Sauce
These springs rolls have the whole package. Beautifully rolled into a rose shape and fried to perfection, these hand-crafted treats will have your...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Thai-Style Chicken Spring Rolls
Chicken and Thai peanut sauce is a great call any time, and these spring rolls are no exception. Pre-shredded cabbage makes the prep work a snap.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cafe Kati's Mango Spring Rolls
For spring rolls loaded up with bright flavors, look no further. Sweet mango combined with fresh herbs and sprouts definitely makes it seem like winter is gone and spring...
Time: 30-60 minutes
Portobello Spring Rolls With Cilantro-Tahini Dip
Portobello mushrooms, rice sticks, collard greens, and red cabbage are rolled up in rice paper sheets and served with a tangy dipping sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sambhar Vadi (Cilantro Stuffed Spring Roll)
Sambhar vadi is a popular Indian dish. Spring rolls are filled with cilatro (coriander), coconut, peanuts, raisins, and spices and then deep fried until...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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