Crispy Pork Spring Rolls
Crispy Pork Spring Rolls
Ingredients
For the Spring Roll Filling
- 1 pound ground pork
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrot, grated
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Assembly and Frying
- 12 spring roll wrappers, standard size
- 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, minced garlic, sliced green onions, and grated carrot. Use your hands to mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the oyster sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and freshly ground black pepper to the pork mixture. Mix well until all the seasonings are fully incorporated into the meat and vegetables.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Lay a spring roll wrapper on a clean, dry surface with one corner pointing towards you (like a diamond). Place about 2 tablespoons of the pork filling in a log shape near the bottom corner of the wrapper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Fold the bottom corner over the filling, tucking it in tightly. Then, fold in the left and right corners towards the center. Roll the spring roll upwards tightly, forming a cylinder.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Before reaching the top corner, brush a small amount of beaten egg wash onto the top corner of the wrapper. Continue rolling to seal the spring roll. Repeat with the remaining filling and wrappers.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or deep pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece of wrapper should sizzle immediately when dropped in.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Carefully place 3-4 spring rolls into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Remove the cooked spring rolls from the oil with a slotted spoon or tongs and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining spring rolls.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet chili sauce or soy sauce.
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
For the Spring Roll Filling
- 1 pound ground pork
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrot, grated
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Assembly and Frying
- 12 spring roll wrappers, standard size
- 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, minced garlic, sliced green onions, and grated carrot. Use your hands to mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the oyster sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and freshly ground black pepper to the pork mixture. Mix well until all the seasonings are fully incorporated into the meat and vegetables.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Lay a spring roll wrapper on a clean, dry surface with one corner pointing towards you (like a diamond). Place about 2 tablespoons of the pork filling in a log shape near the bottom corner of the wrapper.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Fold the bottom corner over the filling, tucking it in tightly. Then, fold in the left and right corners towards the center. Roll the spring roll upwards tightly, forming a cylinder.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Before reaching the top corner, brush a small amount of beaten egg wash onto the top corner of the wrapper. Continue rolling to seal the spring roll. Repeat with the remaining filling and wrappers.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or deep pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece of wrapper should sizzle immediately when dropped in.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Carefully place 3-4 spring rolls into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Remove the cooked spring rolls from the oil with a slotted spoon or tongs and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining spring rolls.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet chili sauce or soy sauce.