Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, julienned
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • 1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, discard stems, julienned
  • 1 large red bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 small green cabbage, julienned
  • Peanut oil, for stir-frying
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/4 pound glass noodles, soaked in water for 10 minutes, chopped into smaller strands
  • 1/4 cup mushroom soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
  • Cooked aromatic mixture, recipe follows
  • Spring roll wrappers
  • 1 egg with 1 tablespoon each water and cornstarch, beaten together for egg wash
  • Peanut oil, for deep-frying
  • 1 (2-inch piece) fresh ginger, peeled
  • 3 large cloves garlic
  • 2 green onions
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup peanut oil
  • Pinch salt
  • Pinch black pepper
  • Pinch sugar
  • 4 tablespoons Chinese dry mustard
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons pickled ginger liquid
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Pinch turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 egg yolk*
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 cup peanut oil

Method

  • Prepare the filling.
  • In a wok, stir-fry each vegetable separately in peanut oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Drain and transfer to a mixing bowl.
  • Stir in noodles, mushroom soy sauce, chili paste, sesame oil, and cilantro.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Set aside to cool completely.
  • When cool, blend the filling mixture with the aromatic mixture.
  • When ready to form the spring rolls, squeeze out all the excess liquid.
  • Make the spring rolls.
  • Place about 1/2 cup of prepared filling per spring roll wrapper.
  • Roll and seal edges with the egg wash. Repeat the process until all filling is used.
  • In a deep pot, with about 4 cups peanut oil heated to 350 degrees F., deep-fry in batches of 4 until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Trim off the ends and slice diagonally.
  • Drizzle top with Hot Chinese Mustard Sauce.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Prepare the aromatic mixture.
  • In a food processor, combine the ginger, garlic, green onions and red pepper flakes.
  • Turn on machine, slowly add oil and process mixture to a puree.
  • Saute mixture for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Season with salt, pepper and sugar.
  • Set aside.
  • Prepare the Hot Chinese Mustard Sauce.
  • In a bowl, combine all the ingredients except the oil.
  • Stir until well blended.
  • Slowly whisk in the peanut oil until emulsified.
  • Refrigerate, covered until needed.
  • *RAW EGG WARNING
  • Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness.
  • To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.