Exquisite Shanghai Pork and Shrimp Spring Rolls
Enjoy the delicate flavors of these Shanghai-inspired pork and shrimp spring rolls. A harmonious blend of tender pork, succulent shrimp, earthy mushrooms, and crunchy vegetables, wrapped in a crispy spring roll skin. Indulge in the perfect balance of textures and tastes in every bite.
Ingredients
| ½ | teaspoon sugar |
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| ½ | teaspoon cornstarch |
| ½ | lb pork tenderloin, cut into matchsticks |
| ⅓ | lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped |
| 3 | dried shiitake mushrooms |
| 1 ½ | tablespoons cornstarch |
| 3 | tablespoons vegetable oil |
| 1 | teaspoon grated ginger |
| 2 | garlic cloves, minced |
| ½ | cup shredded bamboo shoot |
| ½ | lb bean sprouts |
| salt, to your taste | |
| pepper, to your taste | |
| 18 | spring rolls skins |
| oil, for deep frying | |
| 1 | tablespoon cornstarch |
| ½ | cup water |
Instructions
Preparation of Filling | |
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| 1. | Combine sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, pork, and shrimp in a bowl. Set aside. |
| 2. | Rehydrate shiitake mushrooms in hot water until softened. Reserve the liquid for later. Cut mushrooms into thin matchstick pieces. |
| 3. | Dissolve cornstarch with reserved mushroom liquid. This will thicken the filling mixture. |
| 4. | Cook ginger and garlic in oil, then add pork and shrimp mixture. Cook briefly and transfer to a dish. |
| 5. | Cook mushrooms, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, salt, and pepper. Return pork and shrimp mixture, add cornstarch mixture, and cook briefly. Cool the mixture. |
Assembly and Cooking | |
| 1. | Combine cornstarch and water to seal spring roll skin. |
| 2. | Place filling on spring roll skin, roll to seal, and set seam side down on a baking sheet. |
| 3. | Fry the spring rolls until golden brown and crisp. |
| 4. | Drain the rolls and cut diagonally to serve. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 76.9 kcal |
| Protein | 5.1 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Sugar | 0.8 g |
Published on Aug 14, 2024 by Luminița