China 
VEGAN SPRING ROLLS
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok for frying
- Small bowl for mixing sauce
- Cutting board and
knife - Mixing spoon
- Rolling pin or wrapper press (optional)
Ingredients
For the spring rolls:
- 8-10 spring roll wrappers
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Oil for frying
For the dipping sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
Instructions
- In a large
skillet or wok, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the shredded carrots, cabbage, bean sprouts, green onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the veggies are soft. - In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, cornstarch, and water. Add the mixture to the skillet and stir until the veggies are coated and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let the filling cool slightly.
- Take a spring roll wrapper and place it on a flat surface. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the filling onto the center of the wrapper.
- Fold the sides of the wrapper in towards the center, then roll the wrapper up tightly from the bottom to the top. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the spring rolls and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the spring rolls with a
Slotted Spoon and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil. - In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup or agave nectar, garlic, and ginger to make the dipping sauce.
- Serve the spring rolls hot with the dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 120 | Total Fat: 2g | Total Carbohydrates: 22g | Dietary Fiber: 3g | Protein: 4g
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