Cooking Chinese Pork Spring Rolls

Jul 12 2024

Juicy Chinese barbecued pork is paired with crisp vegetables in an oyster-flavored sauce in this Chinese spring roll recipe.

Ingredients

¼
pound barbequed pork (purchase at Asian markets or make your own Chinese barbecued pork )
3
dried black mushrooms
½
cup mung bean sprouts
½
medium carrot
2
tablespoons red bell pepper (chopped)
2
teaspoons dark soy sauce
2
teaspoons oyster sauce
2
tablespoons chicken broth
½
teaspoon granulated sugar
A few drops sesame oil (to taste)
2
tablespoons oil (or as needed, for stir-frying)
12
spring roll wrappers (or egg roll wrappers)
1
egg (lightly beaten, or 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water)
3
cups oil (or as needed, for deep-frying)

Step 1
Cut the barbecued pork into very thin strips.
Step 2
Soften the dried black mushrooms by soaking in hot water for 20 to 30 minutes. Squeeze out any excess water and finely chop.
Step 3
Rinse and drain the mung bean sprouts.
Step 4
Peel the carrot. Shred until you have 1/4 cup.
Step 5
In a small bowl, combine the dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken broth, granulated sugar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
Step 6
Heat a wok over medium-high to high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil. When the oil is hot, add the barbecued pork. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
Step 7
Then add the vegetables and stir-fry for another minute, then push up to the side of the wok.
Step 8
Add the sauce in the middle. Heat briefly, then mix in with the pork and vegetables. Remove the wok from the heat and allow the filling to cool.
Step 9
Preheat the oil for deep-frying to 360 F while preparing the spring rolls.
Step 10
Lay a spring roll wrapper in front of you so that it forms a diamond shape. Use your index finger to wet all the edges with the beaten egg or cornstarch/water paste. Place approximately 2 tablespoons of filling near the bottom.
Step 11
Roll over once, tucking in the sides.
Step 12
Continue rolling and seal the top.
Step 13
Deep-fry the spring rolls in 3 to 4 batches, cooking until they are golden brown and crispy (about 3 minutes).
Step 14
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Step 15
Serve and enjoy!