Crawfish spring rolls

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsNapa cabbage, finely chopped
And blanched
4ouncesGround pork
4ouncesCrawfish tails
1ounceDried black mushrooms,
Soaked, stems removed and
Finely chopped
3tablespoonsDark soy sauce
1tablespoonRice wine
1teaspoonMinced garlic
1tablespoonSesame oil
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonFreshly ground black pepper
1packSpring roll skins, thawed
1Egg, beaten and mixed with 1
TB water
Peanut oil for frying
¼cupChopped green onions

Directions

In a mixing bowl, combine the cabbage, pork, crawfish, garlic, mushrooms, soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Place 4 tablespoons of the mixture on spring roll skins, fold in each side and roll up tightly, using the egg mixture to seal the sides. Heat the wok until hot and add the oil. When the oil is smoking hot add the spring rolls, being careful not to overcrowd them. Fry until golden brown and cooked inside, about 4 minutes.

Remove from wok and drain on a paper lined platter. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

Yield: 15-20 spring rolls

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