No party platter is complete without a batch of freshly made spring rolls – they’re perfect when entertaining, and are even awesome as appetisers or for the kids’ lunchboxes! My top tip? Ensure the filling has cooled down fully before you start rolling to keep the wrappers intact.
20 large spring roll wrappers
dipping sauces to serve e.g. Marion’s Kitchen Coconut Sriracha (use my store locator to find out where to buy)
vegetable oil for deep frying
Filling:
100g bean thread (cellophane/glass) noodles
3 garlic cloves
1 tsp black peppercorns
2 coriander roots, chopped
1 tbsp vegetable oil
200g (7 oz) pork mince
1 cup grated carrot
2 cups finely sliced cabbage
2 tbsp fish sauce
Spring roll glue:
3 tbsp plain flour (all-purpose flour)
3 tbsp water
- For the filling, soak noodles in warm water for 5 minutes to soften. Drain, then use scissors or a knife to cut noodles into short lengths. Use a mortar and pestle to pound the garlic, peppercorns and coriander root to a fine paste. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic paste and cook for about a minute. Add the pork and cook until just cooked through. Then add the noodles, carrot, cabbage and fish sauce. Cook for about 3 minutes or until vegetables have softened. Taste and season with more fish sauce if needed. Set aside to cool completely.
- Make the spring roll glue by mixing the flour and water together to form a thick paste.
- Place about a heaped tablespoon of filling onto a wrapper. Fold like an envelope and roll up, sealing with the spring roll glue. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
- Heat enough vegetable oil in a saucepan for deep frying. When the oil is hot, cook spring rolls in batches for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain. Serve with the dipping sauce.
