CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS

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A classic favourite, these crisp-fried snacks are one of China's greatest culinary exports. Serve with chili dipping sauce.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 6 large rolls

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 5oz each, without skin and boneless
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese five spice powder
4 dried Chinese mushrooms, soaked in hot water for 20 minutes and drained
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 inch piece fresh gingerroot, grated
3 ounces bean sprouts
2 scallions, finely sliced
1 carrot, finely sliced
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese five spice powder
12 spring roll wrappers
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
3 cups peanut oil, for deep frying

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, dice the chicken into 1/4in pieces. Heat the groundnut oil in a wok over a high heat and stir-fry the chicken for 2-3 minutes, stirring all the time.
  • Season with soy sauce and sprinkle with five spice powder before taking the chicken out of the wok and leaving on one side to cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix the mushrooms, garlic, ginger, beansprouts, scallions, and sliced carrot. Add the cooled chicken and stir well to combine everything together.
  • Place two spring roll wrappers on top of each other, and spoon two tablespoons of the chicken filling in the centre of the layered sheet.
  • Mix the cornstarch with the water and use to brush over the wrapper edges - this helps stop the spring rolls from bursting open while frying. Fold each of the opposite corners in, over the filling, and roll the wrapper into a cigar shape.
  • Deep fry the spring rolls in hot oil, over a medium heat, until golden brown - about 3-5 minutes. Drain on absorbent paper before serving with sweet chilli sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1090.9, Fat 111.1, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 24.2, Sodium 375.9, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 11.9

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