Shrimp Spring Rolls

Tootalltygerlily's Note:

Crispy, savoury spring rolls with a colourful shrimp filling.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 18 spring ...

• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 9 egg roll wraps (8 1/2 inch, 21 cm, square)
• peanut oil or other cooking oil , for deep-frying

FILLING

• 8 ounces raw shrimp , peeled,deveined,blotted dry and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely grated carrot
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion (or cilantro)
• 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sesame seed , toasted (see Note)
• ½ teaspoon finely grated peeled gingerroot
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic (optional)
• ½ teaspoon granulated sugar

Directions:

1. Filling: Mix 9 ingredients in small bowl.
2. Set aside.
3. Stir water into flour in small cup until smooth.
4. Cut each wrapper in half into 2 rectangles.
5. Keep wrappers covered with damp cloth to prevent drying out.
6. Brush all four edges of 1 rectangle with flour paste.
7. Place 2 tsp (10 mL) of filling across centre of 1 one short end.
8. Roll up, tucking in sides to enclose filling, into small finger-sized cylinders.
9. Hint: tuck in sides before rolling (or tuck sides half-way through rolling) to ensure enclosure of filling.
10. Repeat with remaining filling and rectangles.
11. Deep-fry spring rolls, in 3 batches, in hot 375 degree F (190 degree C) peanut oil for about 3 minutes, turning often, until crisp and golden.
12. Remove to paper towels to drain.
13. Note: to toast sesame seeds, place in single layer in ungreased shallow pan.
14. Bake in 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring or shaking often, until desired doneness.

Reviews

[kimemeki]

Family favorite, even for my picky eater that has always refused to try egg rolls.

[B.B.Grimm]

These are SO flavorful + fresh tasting! Plus they are the perfect size for appetizers or as a side dish. I had never made spring rolls before but it was much easier than I thought it would be. Thanks for the easy to follow directions. I'll be making these again.