Shrimp Spring Rolls Recipe
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon green tea rubs (a mixture of green tea leaves, sugar, and spices)
200g fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
100g bamboo shoots, julienned
100g carrots, julienned
100g bean sprouts
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 package spring roll wrappers
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce, for dipping
Instructions:
Prepare the Green Tea Rubs:
Combine the green tea leaves, sugar, and spices in a small bowl to create the green tea rubs. This mixture will be used to season the shrimp.
Season the Shrimp:
2. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Rub the green tea rubs all over the shrimp, pressing the rubs into the flesh to ensure they adhere well.
Prepare the Filling:
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Add the julienned bamboo shoots, carrots, and bean sprouts to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Stir in the soy sauce and oyster sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Spring Rolls:
7. Lay out a spring roll wrapper on a clean surface. Place a spoonful of the shrimp and vegetable mixture in the center of the wrapper.
Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper up over the filling, then fold in the left and right edges. Roll the wrapper tightly around the filling, tucking in the ends as you go.
Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Cook the Spring Rolls:
10. Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the spring rolls until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Finish and Serve:
11. Transfer the cooked spring rolls to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
Serve the Shrimp Spring Rolls immediately with sweet chili sauce on the side for dipping.
Enjoy the crispy and flavorful Shrimp Spring Rolls with the subtle hint of green tea from the rubs.