Crispy Pork and Shrimp Spring Rolls with Water Chestnuts

Ingredients

- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup canned water chestnuts, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 egg, beaten
- 20 lumpia or spring roll wrappers
- Oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. Prepare the Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, water chestnuts, mushrooms, shrimp, green onions, yellow onion, and garlic.
- Season the mixture with salt, pepper, sugar, and soy sauce. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.

2. Roll the Spring Rolls:
- Lay one spring roll wrapper on a clean, flat surface, with one corner pointing towards you (diamond shape).
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the filling mixture near the bottom corner of the wrapper.
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling and roll tightly halfway up the wrapper.
- Fold the left and right corners towards the center, then continue rolling.
- Brush a small amount of the beaten egg onto the top corner to seal the edge.
- Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.

3. Heat the Oil:
- Pour oil into a deep fryer or large pot, filling it to about 2 inches deep.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C), ensuring it is hot enough to achieve a golden, crispy crust.

4. Fry the Spring Rolls:
- Carefully place a few spring rolls into the hot oil, being cautious not to overcrowd the pot.
- Fry for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the spring rolls from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Allow them to cool slightly before serving.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT20M
20 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT15M
15 minutes

Total Time

PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

Spring Rolls, Pork, Shrimp, Deep Fry, Asian Snack, Lumpia, Water Chestnuts, Crispy Rolls, Appetizer, Finger Food

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1,400 calories

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