Vegetable Spring Roll

Spring rolls are usually eaten during the Spring Festival in China, hence the name. It is the signature dish of the chinese restaurant.Spring rolls can be made in different varieties.you can use any vegetables of your choice.I prefer using these vegetables (listed in the ingredients)becoz they are so colorful and yummy.i like to julienne my vegetables and stir fry only for a min so they stay crisp.I often make this especially when i have guests at home becoz they are a huge hit.

Ingredients:

Spring roll wrappers
Vegetables thinly sliced:
Carrot
Zucchini
red bell pepper
green bell pepper
Scallions(green onions)
cabbage
Bean sprouts(opt)
celery
ginger thinly sliced
garlic minced
soy sauce
sambal olek (red chili paste)
vinegar
ajino moto
salt
1 tsp sugar
vegetable oil

Method:
Begin by heating the wok. When hot, add some oil.swirl to coat the pan.add garlic ,ginger,scallions and rest of the vegetables. Add soy sauce,sambal olek,vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables have slightly softened.Mix well, take it off the heat and place into a bowl to let it cool.

Place the spring roll wrapper in front of you, with one corner at the bottom so that it resembles a diamond. Brush the four edges of the wrapper with the beaten egg or mix a small amount of flour with water to seal the edges. Next, add the filling in the bottom part of the wrapper in a thin log shape, not touching the edges. Leave the bottom few centimetres clear. Lift the wrapper over the top and tuck it in under the filling.
Fold over the left side, and then the right side and roll it up to form a tube. Brush a little more egg along the top part and seal the roll. Repeat until all the rolls are finished.

Once the oil is hot, deep fry the spring rolls until lightly brown, which should take only a minute or two. Put them on the towelled tray to let them drain.

Serve your crispy spring rolls with sweet and sour sauce.


Dipping Sauce:

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon chile paste with garlic
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced

Preparation:
To prepare sauce, combine all the ingredients, stirring with a whisk until sugar dissolves; set aside.