Spring Roll recipe

Name: Spring Roll recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil; 2 garlic cloves (, finely chopped or minced); 400 g / 13 oz pork mince ((ground pork), or chicken or turkey); 6 dried shiitake mushrooms soaked in boiling water OR 8 fresh ((Note 1)); 1 1/2 cups shredded carrot ((1 large or 2 small)); 1 1/2 cups (heaped) bean sprouts; 1 1/2 cups (packed) shredded green cabbage ((any type is fine)); 1 tsp cornflour / cornstarch; 1 1/2 tbsp Oyster Sauce; 2 tsp soy sauce ((light or all purpose is best, dark is also ok)); 15 – 20 spring roll wrappers, defrosted (21.5 cm / 8” squares) OR 35 - 40 small spring roll wrappers (Note 2), or Egg Roll wrappers to make Egg Rolls (Note 6); 2 tsp cornflour (for sealing rolls); 1 tbsp water (for sealing rolls); Oil for frying (I use vegetable) OR oil spray for baking (I use canola); 2 tsp cornflour/ cornstarch; 2 tbsp water; ½ cup apple cider vinegar; 1/3 cup brown sugar ((adjust to taste)); 2 tbsp tomato ketchup; 2 tsp soy sauce

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

Recipe video above. Everybody's favourite Spring Rolls, made at home! Nothing like the ones at suburban Chinese takeout joints with unidentifiable mushy fillings and overly greasy. These are shatteringly crisp and golden, just like they should be, and you will actually be able to taste the filling!

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:10:58 GMT