Crispy Vegan Spring Rolls Recipe for Family Meals

Crispy vegan spring rolls are a light yet enticing dish with a crunchy exterior, diverse filling, and rich flavors. Not only are they nutritious, but they’re also easy to prepare. This recipe is a perfect addition to your menu for vegetarian days or peaceful meatless meals.

1. Ingredients Needed for Crispy Vegan Spring Rolls

To make delicious vegan spring rolls, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Spring roll wrappers: 1 pack
• Peeled mung beans: 60g
• Firm tofu: 1 piece
• Jicama: 200g
• Taro: 400g
• Black fungus: 30g
• Dried glass noodles: 50g
• Carrots: 200g
• Green onions: 2 stalks (or scallions)
• Common seasonings: Salt, sugar, vegan seasoning powder, pepper, vegan fish sauce
• Fresh lemon: 1
• Bird’s eye chilies: 3

Full ingredients for making crispy vegan spring rolls

Tips for Choosing Quality Ingredients

• Spring roll wrappers: Opt for rice paper for a crispier texture. Check the expiration date and crispness before buying.
• Mung beans: Choose round, full beans without any signs of pests or shriveled beans.
• Black fungus: Soak in warm water for about 10 minutes to soften, remove the stems, and chop finely.

2. Steps to Make Crispy Vegan Spring Rolls

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

• Soak glass noodles in warm water for about 10 minutes, then cut into bite-sized pieces and drain.
• Soak tofu in boiling water for 5 minutes, mash it, and squeeze out excess water.
• Soak mung beans in water for 3 hours, then steam for 15 minutes until cooked.
• Peel jicama, shred into thin strips, and squeeze out excess water.
• Peel taro, wash, and shred into thin strips.
• Soak black fungus in warm water for 10 minutes, remove stems, and chop finely.
• Wash green onions, chop the white and green parts separately.

Preparing ingredients before making vegan spring rolls

Step 2: Sauté the Filling

• Sauté green onions in oil until fragrant, then set aside.
• Add tofu to the pan, season with 1 tablespoon of vegan seasoning powder, sugar, and pepper, and sauté until the tofu is firm.
• Fry taro in hot oil until golden brown, then drain excess oil.

Step 3: Mix and Roll the Spring Rolls

• Mix all the prepared ingredients with seasonings including: 2 tablespoons of vegan seasoning powder, salt, sugar, MSG, and pepper.
• Mix flour with water to create a paste for sealing the spring roll wrappers.
• Place a suitable amount of filling on a wrapper, fold in the sides, and roll tightly.

Carefully rolling vegan spring rolls to ensure the filling stays inside

Step 4: Fry the Spring Rolls

• Heat oil in a pan, and deep-fry the spring rolls over high heat.
• Turn them regularly until they are golden and crispy, then remove and drain excess oil.

Frying vegan spring rolls until evenly golden and crispy

Step 5: Prepare the Dipping Sauce

• Boil a mixture of sugar, water, and lemon juice.
• Turn off the heat, add vegan fish sauce, lemon juice, and finely chopped chilies to taste.

Sweet and sour dipping sauce to enhance the flavor of vegan spring rolls

3. Final Product and Enjoyment

The crispy, golden vegan spring rolls with their flavorful filling, paired with a sweet and sour dipping sauce, will make you unable to stop eating. They can be enjoyed with fresh herbs or rice vermicelli to enhance the flavor.

Perfectly finished crispy vegan spring rolls

4. Conclusion

Making crispy vegan spring rolls is not complicated if you follow the steps above. With their unique flavor and high nutritional value, this dish is sure to please your family. Try this recipe to refresh your vegetarian menu today!

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