Crispy Chinatown Chicken Spring Roll Recipe
Pineapple Sweet & Sour
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Ingredients
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Spring Roll Filling
Spring Roll Wrappers
Pineapple Sweet & Sour Sauce
Method
Preparing the Filling
- 1
Cook and Prepare
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, julienned carrots, shredded cabbage, chopped green onion, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Assembling the Spring Rolls
- 2
Wrap the Filling
Take a spring roll wrapper and place it on a clean surface. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the filling onto the wrapper, fold the sides in, and roll it tightly from the bottom up. Seal the edge with a bit of beaten egg. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
Frying the Spring Rolls
- 3
Fry the Rolls
In a deep frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the spring rolls in batches for about 3-4 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
Making the Pineapple Sweet & Sour Sauce
- 4
Cook the Sauce
In a saucepan, mix together pineapple juice, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, cornstarch, water, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
Serving
- 5
Serve
Serve the crispy spring rolls hot with the pineapple sweet & sour sauce on the side for dipping.
