Description
These Thai spring rolls are packed with flavor and crunchy goodness, making them a perfect appetizer or snack. Filled with a delicious mix of ground pork, veggies, noodles, and peanuts, they are deep-fried until crispy and golden. Serve with a tangy tamarind dipping sauce for an authentic Thai experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Thai Spring Rolls
- 10x 8.5″ x 8.5″ / 21.5cm x 21.5cm Spring Roll Wrappers
- 14oz / 400g Ground Pork
- 2 packed cups / 200g Beansprouts
- 1 packed cup / 120g Cabbage, finely sliced
- 1 cup / 100g Carrot, sliced into thin matchsticks
- 1/2 cup / 70g Unsalted Peanuts
- 3 Eggs (2 whole in the filling, 1 egg white only for brushing rolls)
- 1.4oz / 40g dried Glass Noodles
- 2 large cloves Garlic, peeled
- 1 shallow handful (approx 0.4oz/10g) Coriander/Cilantro Stalks
- 2 tsp EACH: Oyster Sauce, Light Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1/2 tsp White Pepper
- Vegetable/Sunflower/Peanut Oil for frying
Dipping Sauce
- 1 cup / 240ml Water
- 1/2 cup / 100g Granulated/Caster Sugar
- 1 tbsp Tamarind
- 1/4 cup / 35g Unsalted Peanuts
- 1/4 tsp EACH: Salt, Chilli Flakes (or to taste)
Instructions
- Noodles: Soak noodles in warm water until soft. Drain and cut with scissors.
- Peanuts: Fry peanuts until golden, crush, and set aside.
- Garlic/Coriander: Smash garlic and coriander in a mortar, then fry in a pan.
- Pork: Cook pork with sauces until browned.
- Stir Fry Filling: Add in noodles, eggs, veggies, and beansprouts; cook until soft.
- Cool Filling: Allow to cool completely.
- Dipping Sauce: Simmer water and sugar, add tamarind, peanuts, salt, and chilli.
- Spring Rolls: Fill wrappers, roll tightly, and fry until golden.
- Serve: Slice and serve with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Spring Roll Wrappers should be kept moist. Defrost if frozen.
- Coriander stems can be used as a substitute for roots.
- Prefer low-fat pork for a crispier filling.
- You can prep the filling ahead of time or freeze the rolls.
- Calories per spring roll are approximately 223kcal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 spring roll
- Calories: 223kcal
- Sugar: 1.84g
- Sodium: 216mg
- Fat: 10.15g
- Saturated Fat: 4.128g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.382g
- Trans Fat: 0.015g
- Carbohydrates: 19.02g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Protein: 16.02g
- Cholesterol: 77mg
