Description
Golden, crunchy, and packed with flavor, these Crispy Vegan Spring Rolls are filled with stir-fried vegetables, mushrooms, and glass noodles, then fried (or air-fried/baked) to perfection. With a crisp exterior and savory, umami-packed filling, they’re the ultimate appetizer, snack, or party food.
Ingredients
20 spring roll wrappers (thawed if frozen)
100 g glass noodles (vermicelli)
6–8 dried shiitake mushrooms
A handful of dried wood ear fungus
1 onion, thinly sliced
3–4 garlic cloves, minced
3 large carrots, julienned
350 g napa cabbage, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons vegan oyster sauce (or soy sauce)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon flour (for sealing)
1½ tablespoons water (for sealing)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling:
- Soak glass noodles in warm water for 8–10 minutes. Drain, cut into shorter lengths, and set aside.
- Soak shiitake mushrooms and wood ear fungus in warm water for 15 minutes. Drain, squeeze, and slice thinly.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Sauté onion for 1–2 minutes, then add garlic. Cook 1 minute.
- Add mushrooms, carrots, and napa cabbage. Stir-fry 4 minutes until softened.
- Season with white pepper, vegan oyster sauce, and salt. Add noodles, stir well until moisture is absorbed. Drizzle sesame oil, stir, and let cool 15 minutes.
- Wrap the rolls:
6. Mix flour and water to make a sealing paste.
7. Place a wrapper in a diamond shape. Add 2 tablespoons filling near bottom corner. Fold bottom corner over filling, fold in sides, and roll tightly. Seal with paste. Repeat. - Cook the rolls:
- Deep-fry: Heat oil in a pan. Fry rolls in batches until golden, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels.
- Air-fry: Brush with oil and cook at 200°C (400°F) for 5–6 minutes per side.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Brush with oil and bake 25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve hot with dipping sauces like sweet chili, soy, or peanut sauce.
Notes
- Add chili flakes or fresh chili for spiciness.
- Include crumbled tofu for extra protein.
- Swap in bell peppers, zucchini, or bean sprouts.
- Use rice paper wrappers for a gluten-free version.
- Add herbs like cilantro, Thai basil, or mint.
- Freeze uncooked rolls and fry/air-fry directly from frozen.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
