Thai spring rolls (Délices d'Asie)

 

                Spring rolls have become so popular that they can now be found in many supermarkets. Easy to prepare, homemade rolls are much better than those available at the grocery store.

About 12 rolls

• 30 ml vegetable oil
• 1 clove of garlic, chopped
• 125 gr lean pork, chopped
• 2 carrots, julienned
• 2 stalks of celery, julienned
• 1 red or green pepper, chopped
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 5 ml grated fresh ginger
• 15 ml chopped fresh coriander
• 5 ml fish sauce
• 125 ml cooked noodles
• About 12 spring roll doughs
• Oil for frying
• Coriander leaves, to decorate

1. Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan and fry the garlic, pork, carrots, celery and chilli for a few minutes, until the pork is cooked and the vegetables start to soften .
2. Stir in green onions, ginger, cilantro, fish sauce and noodles; cook over low heat to heat everything well.
3. Roll out a rolling pin of dough on a clean surface, place a small amount of stuffing on one corner and roll up, folding the corners toward the center to fully envelop the stuffing; Make only one roll at a time, making sure to cover the rest of the pasta with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.
4. Just before serving, heat the oil to 350F (180C) and fry the spring rolls, a few at a time, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until crispy and golden.
5. Decorate with fresh coriander and spicy plum sauce.

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