Chinese Fried Spring Rolls

Directions

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   Wash the cabbage, carrot, onion, and mushrooms. Peel the carrot, garlic, and ginger. Prepare a skillet.

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Heat a skillet with 1 tbsp of vegetable oil. Add the ground meat and fry for 5-6 minutes, breaking up any lumps.

3. 3

   Step 3

   

   Finely chop the peeled garlic and ginger. Add to the meat and heat for 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   Dice the mushrooms finely and grate the carrot on a fine grater. Add to the skillet. Fry, stirring, for another 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Shred the cabbage. If the sprouts are large, cut them in half. Add the cabbage and sprouts to the meat. Quickly stir-fry for 1-2 minutes over high heat.

6. 6

   Step 6

   

   In a separate bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil. Add pepper and sugar, mix well. Pour the sauce into the skillet and cook the filling until the liquid has completely evaporated. Let it cool.

   TipThe filling should be dry, otherwise the rolls will become soggy.

7. 7

   Step 7

   

   Assemble the spring rolls. For this, dip each sheet of rice paper in cold water for a few seconds. Place the sheet in front of you to form a diamond shape. Place 2 tbsp of filling in the center, closer to the bottom point of the diamond.

8. 8

   Step 8

   

   Tightly fold the bottom part of the sheet first, then the sides. Roll the piece into a log. Repeat with the remaining rice paper and filling.

9. 9

   Step 9

   

   Heat a skillet with vegetable oil. Add the spring rolls and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Let them cool slightly on a wire rack.

10. 10

    Step 10

    

    Serve the spring rolls with soy sauce. Garnish with fresh green onion.