Thai Spring Rolls from Quick & Easy Thai Recipes

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 1
Thai Spring Rolls from Quick & Easy Thai Recipes
in Appetizer

Prep

45 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup tamarind puree ( page 32 )
5 dried chilies , soaked
3 shallots
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup jaggery , palm sugar or 1/2 cup light brown sugar
7 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon fermented soybeans ( page 10 )
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup shredded jicama
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
20 spring roll wrappers , sheets
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups boiled bean sprouts
1 cup crispy pork rind , coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons fried shallots ( page 34 )
4 oz/ 100 grams roasted pork , thinly sliced
20 cooked shrimp , halved lengthwise ( prawns )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
20
Calories
106
Sugar
2g
Fat
4g
Thai cuisine has become known for its outstanding use of bold and fragrant ingredients. The popular spring roll, also known as 'Popiah' - is a traditional Thai appetizer that's flavorful and healthy. It's a creative way to incorporate fresh vegetables, succulent pork, and shrimp into your diet. A perfect appetizer for your meals, parties, and weekend gatherings, these rolls won't disappoint anyone's craving for a tasty and healthy appetizer.

Instructions

1.Mix tamarind puree, soaked dried chilies, shallots, soy sauce, palm sugar, fermented soybeans, and garlic cloves in a blender until a smooth paste forms.
2.Heat vegetable oil in a pan and cook the thinned out paste for 5 minutes or until fragrant, stirring constantly.
3.Add shredded jicama and oyster sauce to the pan and cook for another minute.
4.Take off the heat and let it cool down for a while.
5.Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of a spring roll wrapper and add some shredded lettuce, boiled bean sprouts, crispy pork rind, and fried shallots.
6.Top with thinly sliced roasted pork and cooked shrimp that are halved lengthwise.
7.Roll the spring roll up neatly and securely, repeating until all the filling is used up.

PROS

Thai Spring Rolls from Quick & Easy Thai Recipes are fun to make and filled with deliciously fresh and healthy ingredients.
With tangy and flavorful tamarind and soy sauce, plus a combination of succulent pork and shrimp, there’s no reason not to love these golden rolls of Thai cuisine.

CONS

Cooking skills are required to wrap the rolls perfectly without breaking it.
Even though there is a risk of cracking, the taste will not change.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Thai Spring Rolls from Quick & Easy Thai Recipes boast significant nutritional benefits, courtesy of their fresh and vitamin-packed ingredients. Bean sprouts are ideal for managing weight, and Jicama is high in fiber and vitamin C. The rolls are low in calories and offer a good amount of protein from the pork and shrimp.

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