Vegetable spring roll also known as veg spring rolls or egg rolls is a super crispy and delicious snack recipe. This recipe is super versatile and incredibly easy to put together. Whenever I host a dinner or birthday party at my home, I always make my favourite super crispy vegetarian spring rolls because it is the best crowd pleaser and easy to make recipe. Learn how to make veg spring rolls with step by step pictures.
Veg Spring Rolls
When I posted sweet chilli sauce, I mentioned that it taste great when served with spring rolls. As i promised i am sharing the spring roll recipe. I have a spring roll recipe in my blog. But it is a made with store bought wrapper.
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First step is you have do the spring roll sheets. It is not at all difficult, i have a recipe for homemade spring roll sheets in this blog. With no more delay here you go to the recipe.
About Veg Spring Roll
Spring rolls recipes are popular in Asian cuisine. It is a golden crispy on the outside, bursting with fresh, crunchy veggies inside. Vegetable spring rolls offer a perfect flavour and texture. It is a perfect finger food for any of your parties or celebrations.
Vegetable spring rolls are one of the classic Asian recipes, served with sweet chilli sauce on the side. I have already shared a homemade Thai sweet chilli sauce in my blog. You can check that out. This is one starter recipe that satisfies everyone.
Why This is a Favorite of Mine – Vegetable spring rolls are one of the favourite Chinese recipes for all ages. Spring roll wrappers are available at stores and you can even also prepare the sheets at home with easily available ingredients. It can be stored in the freezer for months. Both the filling and the spring roll wrappers can be made upto few days in advance and refrigerated. Even the assembled spring rolls can be stored in an airtight container for upto 1 month inside the freezer.
Spring roll sheets can be prepared at home and can be stored in the freezer for upto a month. For the filling, apart from vegetables, boiled noodles, meat of your choice can be added. It is one of the easiest to make versatile recipes. You can even use readymade / store-bought spring roll sheets. Try this recipe for your next party or gathering.
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Why does this recipe work
The vegetable spring rolls are super crispy, crunchy and flavourful. It is a quick and easy to follow recipe.
Versatile : The vegetable spring roll filling can be customized according to your preference and taste. It can also be made as a vegan spring roll. The filling flavour can be made from mild to spicy according to your taste buds.
Healthy option : The spring rolls can be air fried or baked in the oven. As the recipe includes more vegetables, it is a great healthy starter option.
Texture : The spring rolls are crispy and crunchy on the outside, stuffed with healthy vegetables filling and are delicious to die for.
Customizable : The fillings can be customized according to your taste preference. Options like mushrooms, chicken, shrimp can be used for filling. This is a ‘build-in-your-own’ recipe and it will be so fun.
Ingredients
Spring roll sheets : I have already shared spring roll wrapper recipes in my blog. You can even use store bought spring roll sheets.
Oil : Any neutral oil can be used for frying the spring roll wrappers.
Vegetables : Vegetables like carrot , cabbage, capsicum are used. You can also include veggies of your choice.
Soy sauce : Soy sauce is one of the traditional sauces used in Chinese cuisine. It adds a savoury and salty flavour.
Corn starch : Corn starch used to bind the vegetable filling. Spices : Spices like ginger, garlic, green chilli are used. It gives aromatic flavour to the vegetable filling.
Sealing Paste : A white paste is prepared using all-purpose flour ( maida ) and water. It is used to cover / seal the spring roll wrappers.
Hacks
Filling preparation : The key to making a perfect crunchy spring roll recipe starts with the filling. Cook the vegetables crunchy and not soggy. The soggy vegetable filling tends to burst and break down while frying. The vegetables need to be cut in julienne ( long and thin slices).
Slurry paste : Make a thick paste using all-purpose flour ( maida ) and water. As it is used to fold and seal the spring roll wrappers.
Frying : Fry the wrapped spring rolls in high heat for 2 to 3 minutes for super crispy spring rolls.
How to Make Veg Spring Rolls (Stepwise Pictures)
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| Take all your ingredients |
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| Heat oil |
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| Add in ground up ginger, garlic and chilli |
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| Fry for few mins |
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| Add in onions, carrot and cabbage |
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| mix well |
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| Season with salt and little sugar |
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| cover up |
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| cook till the veggies are tender |
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| take soy sauce in a bowl |
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| Add a tblspn of cornflour |
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| mix well |
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| pour that in |
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| mix well |
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| Remove to a plate and cool it |
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| Take all your stuffs..Refer here for spring roll sheets |
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| spoon some filling in |
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| mix flour with water to make a paste |
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| apply it all over the sheet |
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| fold from both ends |
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| start rolling |
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| roll it up |
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| all rolled |
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| spring rolls made |
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| heat oil |
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| drop in rolls |
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| fry till golden |
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| Serve |
Expert tips
For a perfect crunchy vegetable spring rolls, follow these tips and tricks:
- You can use a ninja food processor for thinly ( julienne ) sliced vegetables. It saves time.
- Don’t add too much corn flour to the vegetable filling as it makes it thick and gooey.
- To seal the spring roll wrappers, make a slurry paste of maida ( all-purpose flour ) using water. Don’t make it too runny.
- Once spring rolls are rolled and sealed, cover them with a cloth or kitchen paper towel. When the sheets get exposed to air, it will become dry.
- Cook the vegetables in high heat for 2 minutes. Also add a little bit of sugar while sauteing, as it retains the color and crunchiness of the vegetable filling.
FAQ
1.Can I store the leftover spring roll sheets?
Yes, you can store the homemade spring roll wrappers in a ziplock bag or in an airtight container. Thaw them before using it.
2.Can I add chilli sauce to the filling?
Yes, you can add green / red chilli sauce to the filling for a more spicy spring roll version. As these sauces are one of the predominant sauces in Chinese cuisine.
3.What is the best dip for this spring roll recipe?
Various dip options like soy sauce, hoisin sauce, peanut sauce, Thai sweet chili sauce are perfect dip for spring rolls. I have even shared a sweet chilli sauce in my blog.
4.Are the spring rolls vegan ?
Yes, it can be made with an absolutely vegan spring roll recipe. This recipe is so versatile and adjusts the ingredients according to your choice.
5.Can I use store bought wonton wrappers for spring rolls?
Yes, you can substitute with wonton wrappers but the size, taste and texture may differ. It is better to use spring roll wrappers / homemade sheets.
Variations
Vegan spring roll : For vegan spring roll recipes use tofu for filling.
Baked spring roll : Brush the spring rolls with oil, and line them in a baking tray with parchment paper. Preheat the oven and bake at 200*C for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Korean spring roll : Korean spring roll uses kimchi and korean chilli flakes for filling. I have also shared homemade kimchi recipes in my blog.
Noodle spring roll : Boiled noodles are used for spring roll filling.
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Veg Spring Rolls (Vegetable Spring Rolls Recipe)
Vegetable spring roll also known as veg spring rolls or egg rolls is a super crispy and delicious snack recipe. This recipe is super versatile and incredibly easy to put together. Whenever I host a dinner or birthday party at my home, I always make my favourite super crispy vegetarian spring rolls because it is the best crowd pleaser and easy to make recipe. Learn how to make veg spring rolls with step by step pictures.
Servings: 10 spring rolls
Calories: 80kcal
Notes
- You can use a ninja food processor for thinly ( julienne ) sliced vegetables. It saves time.
- Don’t add too much corn flour to the vegetable filling as it makes it thick and gooey.
- To seal the spring roll wrappers, make a slurry paste of maida ( all-purpose flour ) using water. Don’t make it too runny.
- Once spring rolls are rolled and sealed, cover them with a cloth or kitchen paper towel. When the sheets get exposed to air, it will become dry.
- Cook the vegetables in high heat for 2 minutes. Also add a little bit of sugar while sauting, as it retains the color and crunchiness of the vegetable filling.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servings | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 417mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1219IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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