Crab and Sweetcorn Spring Rolls With Chili Caramel

Name: Crab and Sweetcorn Spring Rolls With Chili Caramel Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 shallot, chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 8 ounces white crab meat; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped; ⅓ cup creme fraiche; 1 lime, juice and zest of; 3 ounces canned sweetcorn; 12 spring roll wrappers; 1 egg, beaten; 1 pinch salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 pint vegetable oil, for deep-frying; 3 ounces superfine sugar; 2 red chilies; 2 egg tomatoes; 8 kaffir lime leaves; 2 stalks lemongrass, finely chopped; 1 ounce fresh gingerroot, peeled; 2 garlic cloves; 2 shallots, peeled; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 3 teaspoons sesame oil; 3 teaspoons dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons clear honey; 3 limes, juice and zest of

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 shallot, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
8 ounces white crab meat
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
⅓ cup creme fraiche
1 lime, juice and zest of
3 ounces canned sweetcorn
12 spring roll wrappers
1 egg, beaten
1 pinch salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 pint vegetable oil, for deep-frying
3 ounces superfine sugar
2 red chilies
2 egg tomatoes
8 kaffir lime leaves
2 stalks lemongrass, finely chopped
1 ounce fresh gingerroot, peeled
2 garlic cloves
2 shallots, peeled
2 tablespoons fish sauce
3 teaspoons sesame oil
3 teaspoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons clear honey
3 limes, juice and zest of

1
Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the shallots and garlic until softened but not browned.
2
Leave to cool slightly and transfer to a bowl.
3
Add the crab, coriander, creme fraiche, lime and sweetcorn and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4
Fill the spring roll wrappers with the mixture, roll up and secure with the beaten egg.
5
Place the sugar in a saucepan over a medium heat and allow it to dissolve.
6
Continue to cook until the sugar turns a rich dark caramel colour.
7
Meanwhile, place the remaining ingredients for the dipping sauce into a blender and whiz to create a puree.
8
Pour this carefully into the caramelised sugar.
9
Bring to the boil and cook for about five minutes, simmering gently.
10
Heat the oil in a deep fat fryer and fry the spring rolls until crisp and golden.
11
Drain and serve with the chilli dipping sauce.

754

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 shallot, chopped, 1 garlic clove, chopped, 8 ounces white crab meat, and more.

Yes, Crab and Sweetcorn Spring Rolls With Chili Caramel Dip falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Crab and Sweetcorn Spring Rolls With Chili Caramel Dip

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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