For a leaner alternative, green leaf lettuce can be used instead of egg roll wrappers. If using lettuce, follow all instructions except for frying. Chill briefly before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 2 ribs celery, cut into matchsticks
- 1 small onion, cut into thin strips
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 20 snow peas, cut into matchsticks
- 1 small red pepper, seeded, deveined and cut into matchsticks
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 cups shrimp, cleaned and diced
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup minced coriander leaves
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons water
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 12 egg roll skins
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)
150 calories; 2 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 27 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 4 grams protein; 18 milligrams cholesterol; 328 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
12 spring rolls
Preparation
- Combine 1 tablespoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add all of the vegetables and garlic, toss, cover and cook until barely wilted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a large glass or ceramic bowl and set aside.
- Combine the remaining ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil and shrimp in the skillet. Saute over medium heat until the shrimp are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Add to the vegetables. Add lemon juice, rice wine vinegar, salt, pepper and coriander and toss.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine the egg and water. Set aside. Place the cornstarch on a plate. Set aside. Lay the skin on a flat surface. Place 1 tablespoon of the vegetable mixture in the center and roll it up. Secure with a toothpick. Brush with the egg mixture. Dust with cornstarch.
- Place on a nonstick cookie sheet and bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Serve with spring roll vinaigrette (recipe below).
30 minutes
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