Spring Rolls With Sweet Asian Chili Dipping Sauce

Name: Spring Rolls With Sweet Asian Chili Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CHILI SAUCE; 1 (7 ounce) bottle hot chile sauce with garlic; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 1/2 tablespoons chili paste; SPRING ROLLS; 3/4 lb fresh shrimp (peeled, deveined and finely chopped); 1 large egg, lighty beaten; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional add in only if you like spicy); 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, well drained and minced; 1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, well drained and minced; 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (can use a little more); 2 large green onions, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste); 1 (12 ounce) package spring roll wrappers; 1 egg, lightly beaten for brushing; vegetable oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

CHILI SAUCE
1 (7 ounce) bottle hot chile sauce with garlic
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons chili paste
SPRING ROLLS
3/4 lb fresh shrimp (peeled, deveined and finely chopped)
1 large egg, lighty beaten
1/2 lb ground pork
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional add in only if you like spicy)
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, well drained and minced
1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, well drained and minced
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (can use a little more)
2 large green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
1 (12 ounce) package spring roll wrappers
1 egg, lightly beaten for brushing
vegetable oil (for frying)

1
For the sweet chili sauce; in a glass bowl mix all ingredients until well blended and chill until ready to use.
2
For the spring rolls;In a bowl stir together the chopped shrimp, 1 egg, ground pork, chestnuts, bamboo shoots, garlic, onions, ginger and soy sauce; mix well and season with salt and pepper.
3
Place about 1 semi-heaping tablespoon down the center of each spring roll wrappper.
4
Fold the top corner of the wrapper over the filling (tucking the tip of the corner under the filling).
5
Fold the left and right corners over filling.
6
Lightly brush the remaining corner with the remaining egg.
7
Tightly roll the filled end toward remaining corner then press gently to seal.
8
Repeat using all the mixture and spring roll wrappers.
9
In a medium heavy saucepan, pour about 2-inches of oil inches.
10
Heat the oil to 350 degrees.
11
Carefully drop a few spring rolls in at a time and fry until golden (about 6 minutes) turning to brown and cook on all sides (don't fry more than 5-6 spring rolls at a time).
12
Place on paper towels to drain.
13
Serve with prepared chilled sweet chili sauce.

435

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* 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

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CHILI SAUCE, 1 (7 ounce) bottle hot chile sauce with garlic, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Spring Rolls With Sweet Asian Chili Dipping Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!