Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons chopped ginger
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 3 tablespoons chopped green onion
  • 1 tablespoon hot bean paste or red chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 1 cup finely sliced savoy cabbage
  • 1 red pepper, julienned
  • 5 shiitake mushrooms, julienned
  • 3 tablespoons mirin (Japanese rice wine)
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 12 spring roll wrappers
  • 1 cup peeled, grated cucumber
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • Oil, for frying

Method

  • In a very hot wok, briefly saute the ginger, garlic, green onion and chili paste in the oil.
  • Add the bean sprouts, carrots, savoy cabbage, red pepper and mushrooms and cook at high heat until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add the mirin, hoisin sauce and soy sauce.
  • Remove from heat and let cool in a bowl at room temperature.
  • Place the spring roll wrappers under a damp cloth to keep them moist.
  • Place wrappers one at a time on a hard surface with one corner pointing towards you.
  • Spoon cooled ingredients into the center.
  • Add a tablespoon of grated cucumber and a sprinkle of cilantro.
  • Fold the side corners into the center.
  • Fold the bottom into the center, making sure the three corners are touching each other.
  • To finish, roll the wrapper away from you and up over the final corner.
  • Store rolls under a damp cloth until ready to fry.
  • Heat enough oil to cover the rolls, and fry seam side down until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.