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Easy vegetable spring rolls with dipping sauce on a white plate.
Deborah Rainford

Easy Vegetable Spring Rolls Bowls with Dipping Sauce

5 from 4 votes
Crispy and flavorful vegetable spring rolls, perfect as an appetizer or snack. These rolls are filled with a delicious mix of stir-fry vegetables and spices, served with a tasty dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 Spring Rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 91
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spring Rolls:
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 small bags mixed stir-fry vegetables
  • ½ cup 8 g chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese 5 Spice
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 12 spring roll wrappers or phyllo dough
  • 1 egg beaten (for sealing the pastry)
For the Dip:
  • 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce Kecap Manis
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon water optional
To Serve:
  • Brown rice or noodles
  • Chopped peanuts
  • Chopped cilantro

Method
 

Prepare the Filling:
  1. Heat the sesame oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced ginger and garlic, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the stir-fry vegetables and Chinese 5 Spice. Cook until the vegetables are soft and cooked through.
  4. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
Assemble the Spring Rolls:
  1. Work with one spring roll wrapper at a time, keeping the rest covered with damp paper towels to prevent drying out.
  2. Lay a wrapper in front of you in a diamond shape. Place 2-3 tablespoons of the filling about 3 inches from the corner.
  3. Brush the edges with beaten egg. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides to form an envelope shape.
  4. Roll up tightly, sealing the top corner with more egg wash.
Cooking Methods:
  1. To Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (170°C). Brush the spring rolls with olive oil. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden and crispy.
  2. To Fry: Fill a deep saucepan halfway with oil and heat to 375°F (190°C). Fry the rolls until deep golden brown and the filling is hot.
Prepare the Dipping Sauce:
  1. In a bowl, whisk together sweet soy sauce, soy sauce, Sriracha, and water (if using).
Serve:
  1. Serve the spring rolls with brown rice or noodles, and garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.

Notes

  • Handling Wrappers: Always keep spring roll wrappers or phyllo dough covered with damp paper towels to prevent them from drying out while you work.
  • Frying Temperature: Frying at 375°F (190°C) may seem hot, but this ensures the spring rolls develop attractive, crispy blisters, adding extra texture.